| 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 | $159.82 | 7.494% | $171.7969 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.60 | 8.207% | $249.5253 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.47 | 6.867% | $186.4509 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.43 | 6.572% | $92.1102 | $92.11 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.33 | 13.849% | $225.7967 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.77 | 8.105% | $206.2319 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.28 | 6.291% | $36.4366 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.70 | $1,168.3485 | $1,168.36 | $1,168.40 | $1,168.30 | |