| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $177.76 | 4.855% | $186.3902 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.52 | 6.531% | $27.1867 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.68 | 10.497% | $270.3641 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.95 | 3.282% | $217.8734 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.95 | 10.804% | $47.5903 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.80 | 7.535% | $249.2661 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.80 | 7.558% | $206.2962 | $206.30 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.46 | $1,204.9670 | $1,204.97 | $1,204.95 | $1,205.10 | |