| 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 | $249.39 | 5.145% | $262.2211 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.82 | 6.345% | $186.9758 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.34 | 7.525% | $41.2251 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.95 | 9.801% | $243.7033 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.61 | 13.713% | $165.5775 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.40 | 10.327% | $133.937 | $133.94 | $133.95 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.32 | 7.121% | $185.6621 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.83 | $1,219.3019 | $1,219.31 | $1,219.35 | $1,219.30 | |