| 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 | $171.95 | 8.317% | $186.2511 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.34 | 6.376% | $64.1873 | $64.19 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.86 | 12.852% | $271.8153 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.48 | 8.839% | $257.3825 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.66 | 6.622% | $137.1799 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.61 | 13.459% | $235.5522 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.43 | 8.864% | $162.6755 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.33 | $1,315.0438 | $1,315.05 | $1,315.10 | $1,315.20 | |