| 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 | $170.37 | 9.417% | $186.4137 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.89 | 4.490% | $191.1018 | $191.10 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.56 | 7.684% | $257.9678 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.44 | 7.585% | $202.7332 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.52 | 4.817% | $139.9517 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.78 | 5.638% | $27.2335 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.51 | 3.111% | $231.4945 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.07 | $1,236.8962 | $1,236.88 | $1,236.90 | $1,236.90 | |