| 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 | $225.42 | 5.637% | $238.1269 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.42 | 6.750% | $186.1934 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.35 | 11.604% | $204.6259 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.71 | 11.659% | $178.3306 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.54 | 6.236% | $201.3597 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.81 | 12.537% | $76.3113 | $76.31 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.50 | 6.194% | $91.8578 | $91.86 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.75 | $1,176.8056 | $1,176.81 | $1,176.85 | $1,176.80 | |