| 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 | $172.96 | 7.228% | $185.4615 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.29 | 3.576% | $257.1689 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.64 | 6.411% | $214.5671 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.59 | 9.578% | $42.2862 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.88 | 13.452% | $208.6155 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.56 | 7.371% | $244.3334 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.69 | 6.129% | $81.3903 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.61 | $1,233.8229 | $1,233.83 | $1,233.80 | $1,233.90 | |