| 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 | $170.63 | 8.577% | $185.2649 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.86 | 10.267% | $209.3529 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.71 | 9.147% | $187.4163 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.54 | 6.252% | $102.5757 | $102.58 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.53 | 3.170% | $256.4084 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.95 | 13.420% | $204.0993 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.65 | 3.737% | $143.8314 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.87 | $1,288.9489 | $1,288.95 | $1,288.95 | $1,289.00 | |