| 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 | $171.26 | 8.849% | $186.4148 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.27 | 11.442% | $226.5282 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.63 | 5.236% | $15.396 | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.27 | 7.521% | $188.4521 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.77 | 11.135% | $264.2457 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.96 | 11.753% | $78.1824 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.81 | 13.142% | $159.3153 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.97 | $1,118.5345 | $1,118.54 | $1,118.55 | $1,118.50 | |