| 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 | $176.56 | 5.747% | $186.7069 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.55 | 5.776% | $163.4768 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.56 | 10.175% | $144.9462 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.66 | 8.796% | $223.7499 | $223.75 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.46 | 3.654% | $127.9712 | $127.97 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.29 | 10.157% | $139.1173 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.46 | 9.319% | $253.0298 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.54 | $1,238.9981 | $1,239.01 | $1,239.00 | $1,238.90 | |