| 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 | $238.71 | 9.711% | $261.8911 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.26 | 3.402% | $179.1543 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.38 | 9.224% | $197.0183 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.47 | 8.426% | $178.3282 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.48 | 11.676% | $83.1763 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.68 | 8.458% | $219.8227 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.90 | 11.341% | $179.1477 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.88 | $1,298.5386 | $1,298.54 | $1,298.55 | $1,298.50 | |