| 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 | $173.30 | 12.189% | $194.4235 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.59 | 6.112% | $185.2609 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.72 | 10.862% | $143.8102 | $143.81 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.77 | 9.524% | $58.8911 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.79 | 6.183% | $247.1834 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.99 | 7.538% | $253.7789 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.80 | 7.755% | $157.1068 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.96 | $1,240.4548 | $1,240.45 | $1,240.45 | $1,240.50 | |