| 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 | $174.96 | 6.460% | $186.2624 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.70 | 8.630% | $136.5479 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.41 | 13.563% | $236.6766 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.51 | 13.748% | $223.5262 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.28 | 4.545% | $106.9286 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.27 | 7.479% | $174.4062 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.61 | 8.277% | $210.7179 | $210.72 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.74 | $1,275.0658 | $1,275.08 | $1,275.10 | $1,275.00 | |