| 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 | $237.99 | 5.790% | $251.7696 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.66 | 13.273% | $185.3826 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.36 | 13.471% | $135.439 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.35 | 8.128% | $142.0261 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.81 | 12.492% | $187.6479 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.34 | 12.335% | $226.1753 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.34 | 10.815% | $49.1354 | $49.14 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.85 | $1,177.5759 | $1,177.59 | $1,177.65 | $1,177.50 | |