| 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 | $156.94 | 9.455% | $171.7787 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.90 | 5.158% | $186.0245 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.56 | 3.478% | $148.553 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.28 | 10.823% | $233.0386 | $233.04 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.60 | 12.236% | $41.0784 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.79 | 11.477% | $241.671 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.76 | 12.527% | $251.7904 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.83 | $1,273.9346 | $1,273.93 | $1,273.95 | $1,274.00 | |