| 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 | $171.91 | 8.744% | $186.9418 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.27 | 10.853% | $114.4779 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.41 | 4.457% | $168.604 | $168.60 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.76 | 7.504% | $209.3748 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.68 | 11.805% | $160.6414 | $160.64 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.35 | 7.623% | $159.6587 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.77 | 7.390% | $258.5629 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.15 | $1,258.2615 | $1,258.25 | $1,258.25 | $1,258.30 | |