| 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 | $184.83 | 11.679% | $206.4163 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.72 | 6.556% | $176.5846 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.63 | 9.501% | $113.4759 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.74 | 4.575% | $39.4666 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.32 | 5.708% | $238.1813 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.31 | 7.660% | $249.0283 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.54 | 7.489% | $87.6465 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.09 | $1,110.7995 | $1,110.81 | $1,110.85 | $1,110.80 | |