| 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 | $175.37 | 6.317% | $186.4481 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.34 | 5.659% | $146.1687 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.89 | 9.804% | $138.2323 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.57 | 3.330% | $218.6153 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.98 | 4.204% | $252.1528 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.44 | 7.648% | $69.3684 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.25 | 11.462% | $59.3535 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.84 | $1,070.3391 | $1,070.34 | $1,070.30 | $1,070.40 | |