| 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 | $176.78 | 5.363% | $186.2607 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.75 | 8.617% | $265.8401 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.89 | 12.240% | $240.0701 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.63 | 5.287% | $35.408 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.64 | 12.337% | $241.1201 | $241.12 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.91 | 5.210% | $226.1068 | $226.11 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.95 | 11.549% | $96.9919 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.55 | $1,291.7977 | $1,291.80 | $1,291.75 | $1,291.80 | |