| 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 | $157.46 | 8.198% | $170.3686 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.73 | 6.234% | $187.7473 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.67 | 11.494% | $273.9073 | $273.91 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.31 | 5.305% | $235.1566 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.60 | 8.328% | $17.9824 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.94 | 7.586% | $153.7834 | $153.78 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.38 | 12.869% | $214.88 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.09 | $1,253.8256 | $1,253.83 | $1,253.85 | $1,253.90 | |