| 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 | $171.82 | 8.400% | $186.2529 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.59 | 7.381% | $114.4574 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.79 | 8.251% | $229.2648 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.38 | 6.624% | $150.745 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.75 | 6.816% | $259.2958 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.82 | 7.395% | $247.8891 | $247.89 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.83 | 3.458% | $56.726 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.98 | $1,244.6310 | $1,244.64 | $1,244.65 | $1,244.70 | |