| 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 | $173.73 | 7.335% | $186.4731 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.69 | 3.202% | $146.2269 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.76 | 8.774% | $221.6379 | $221.64 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.27 | 12.849% | $133.4665 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.43 | 10.599% | $248.2173 | $248.22 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.44 | 9.572% | $220.7218 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.86 | 11.108% | $218.7272 | $218.73 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.18 | $1,375.4707 | $1,375.48 | $1,375.45 | $1,375.40 | |