| 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 | $171.38 | 8.624% | $186.1598 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.86 | 8.141% | $202.0723 | $202.07 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.76 | 8.215% | $188.0344 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.38 | 9.721% | $45.4025 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.90 | 7.852% | $264.1295 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.55 | 10.302% | $170.4717 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.67 | 12.699% | $279.1216 | $279.12 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.50 | $1,335.3918 | $1,335.38 | $1,335.35 | $1,335.40 | |