| 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 | $176.34 | 6.125% | $187.1408 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.57 | 6.396% | $245.3173 | $245.32 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.82 | 6.641% | $105.3826 | $105.38 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.68 | 8.314% | $12.6511 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.25 | 11.351% | $260.8397 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.39 | 10.151% | $253.7769 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.55 | 13.346% | $184.2439 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.60 | $1,249.3523 | $1,249.35 | $1,249.40 | $1,249.30 | |