| 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 | $168.70 | 4.825% | $176.8398 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.40 | 6.521% | $239.0331 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.67 | 10.453% | $156.4788 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.85 | 13.228% | $277.2388 | $277.24 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.91 | 8.541% | $138.8348 | $138.83 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.87 | 4.250% | $207.322 | $207.32 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.69 | 8.350% | $188.1931 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.09 | $1,383.9404 | $1,383.93 | $1,384.00 | $1,383.80 | |