| 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 | $176.97 | 5.258% | $186.2751 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.93 | 7.304% | $222.0442 | $222.04 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.45 | 9.403% | $267.4356 | $267.44 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.69 | 5.513% | $33.4371 | $33.44 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.62 | 12.792% | $195.8295 | $195.83 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.43 | 3.811% | $252.7071 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.51 | 3.618% | $33.6862 | $33.69 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.60 | $1,191.4148 | $1,191.43 | $1,191.50 | $1,191.30 | |