| 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 | $232.66 | 8.582% | $252.6269 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.33 | 10.499% | $239.0425 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.73 | 3.750% | $76.4949 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.35 | 9.274% | $86.7089 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.61 | 11.663% | $263.0892 | $263.09 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.40 | 6.192% | $187.3227 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.73 | 3.549% | $73.2402 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.81 | $1,178.5253 | $1,178.52 | $1,178.55 | $1,178.40 | |