| 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 | $171.69 | 8.502% | $186.2871 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.82 | 12.558% | $219.2855 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.50 | 12.408% | $159.0573 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.57 | 12.338% | $33.2183 | $33.22 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.91 | 11.590% | $179.5595 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.43 | 6.563% | $256.2094 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.26 | 5.691% | $177.8357 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.18 | $1,211.4528 | $1,211.47 | $1,211.45 | $1,211.50 | |