| 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 | $170.59 | 9.849% | $187.3914 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.62 | 9.526% | $193.4448 | $193.44 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.78 | 9.834% | $219.4264 | $219.43 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.41 | 7.182% | $79.7541 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.71 | 8.521% | $93.0133 | $93.01 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.52 | 12.318% | $279.1327 | $279.13 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.77 | 11.742% | $161.7689 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.40 | $1,213.9316 | $1,213.92 | $1,213.95 | $1,213.90 | |