| 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 | $188.68 | 9.411% | $206.4367 | $206.44 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.35 | 7.450% | $177.6686 | $177.67 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.92 | 5.479% | $31.5593 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.70 | 3.752% | $100.3282 | $100.33 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.73 | 12.838% | $190.3916 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.82 | 12.863% | $280.8257 | $280.83 | $280.85 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.73 | 10.476% | $184.1966 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.93 | $1,171.4067 | $1,171.42 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.40 | |