| 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 | $178.32 | 4.460% | $186.2731 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.59 | 4.576% | $159.5725 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.92 | 8.775% | $230.516 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.88 | 4.202% | $122.8333 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.39 | 9.385% | $235.6044 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.82 | 13.130% | $258.8641 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.88 | 3.396% | $197.3623 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,295.80 | $1,391.0257 | $1,391.01 | $1,390.95 | $1,391.10 | |