| 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 | $173.42 | 7.749% | $186.8583 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.88 | 7.666% | $194.7463 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.34 | 3.129% | $162.2632 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.48 | 9.793% | $182.7834 | $182.78 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.77 | 4.254% | $261.4378 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.40 | 4.852% | $193.3471 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.30 | 10.844% | $70.1643 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.59 | $1,251.6004 | $1,251.60 | $1,251.60 | $1,251.60 | |