| 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 | $176.73 | 5.625% | $186.6711 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.35 | 13.153% | $250.4642 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.93 | 3.325% | $204.5112 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.63 | 12.741% | $264.5242 | $264.52 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.49 | 13.400% | $170.6557 | $170.66 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.94 | 3.535% | $20.6449 | $20.64 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.90 | 5.524% | $213.053 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.97 | $1,310.5243 | $1,310.51 | $1,310.45 | $1,310.60 | |