| 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 | $174.63 | 6.102% | $185.2859 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.26 | 6.484% | $195.1426 | $195.14 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.86 | 6.800% | $176.0705 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.82 | 3.395% | $217.9773 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.72 | 3.594% | $27.6803 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.34 | 4.157% | $252.4141 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.72 | 8.762% | $257.4614 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.35 | $1,312.0321 | $1,312.03 | $1,312.05 | $1,312.10 | |