| 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 | $174.55 | 8.594% | $189.5508 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.45 | 8.713% | $261.4004 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.66 | 10.496% | $206.2518 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.74 | 6.562% | $32.7572 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.97 | 5.423% | $191.8382 | $191.84 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.56 | 7.424% | $56.4621 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.28 | 13.475% | $236.3457 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.21 | $1,174.6062 | $1,174.61 | $1,174.60 | $1,174.70 | |