| 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 | $175.71 | 7.222% | $188.3998 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.96 | 6.220% | $233.6415 | $233.64 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.29 | 3.412% | $128.5308 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.46 | 8.364% | $229.1465 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.55 | 4.690% | $144.0011 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.39 | 11.303% | $79.4592 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.88 | 8.367% | $254.5324 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.24 | $1,257.7113 | $1,257.71 | $1,257.75 | $1,257.60 | |