| 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 | $171.87 | 8.440% | $186.3758 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.43 | 11.347% | $170.8397 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.74 | 10.789% | $239.0162 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.52 | 10.518% | $233.7677 | $233.77 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.60 | 9.698% | $91.7075 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.83 | 10.646% | $265.3623 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.57 | 9.867% | $254.419 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,307.56 | $1,441.4882 | $1,441.50 | $1,441.45 | $1,441.50 | |