| 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 | $171.91 | 9.846% | $188.8363 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.39 | 4.521% | $257.5293 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.93 | 12.310% | $68.4305 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.95 | 10.228% | $159.7755 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.63 | 10.313% | $173.8864 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.89 | 5.237% | $219.8296 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.57 | 7.360% | $229.2888 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.27 | $1,297.5764 | $1,297.59 | $1,297.70 | $1,297.50 | |