| 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 | $179.99 | 9.656% | $197.3698 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.50 | 7.804% | $260.3467 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.45 | 7.864% | $97.563 | $97.56 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.53 | 10.798% | $194.4837 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.61 | 13.539% | $248.2076 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.82 | 11.864% | $87.0526 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.86 | 4.464% | $154.4605 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.76 | $1,239.4839 | $1,239.48 | $1,239.45 | $1,239.60 | |