| 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 | $173.39 | 7.406% | $186.2313 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.39 | 8.813% | $149.4982 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.52 | 12.684% | $192.1488 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.99 | 8.457% | $58.5559 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.40 | 9.329% | $232.2148 | $232.21 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.89 | 4.791% | $169.6461 | $169.65 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.87 | 7.512% | $251.4383 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.45 | $1,239.7334 | $1,239.74 | $1,239.75 | $1,239.60 | |