| 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 | $222.89 | 6.459% | $237.2865 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.62 | 7.628% | $186.8637 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.68 | 13.120% | $184.0236 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.38 | 7.216% | $39.0052 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.55 | 12.836% | $87.5043 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.72 | 9.663% | $214.6324 | $214.63 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.37 | 7.521% | $187.4844 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.21 | $1,136.8001 | $1,136.79 | $1,136.80 | $1,136.80 | |