| 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 | $176.86 | 5.285% | $186.2071 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.29 | 6.317% | $218.2582 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.91 | 9.150% | $261.8618 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.56 | 8.355% | $182.6432 | $182.64 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.75 | 5.811% | $160.5682 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.47 | 5.695% | $207.659 | $207.66 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.62 | 11.783% | $157.1893 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.46 | $1,374.3868 | $1,374.39 | $1,374.35 | $1,374.50 | |