| 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 | $170.45 | 9.448% | $186.5541 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.50 | 9.275% | $267.1774 | $267.18 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.79 | 3.149% | $77.1451 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.94 | 7.569% | $14.9951 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.36 | 7.162% | $253.2881 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.87 | 3.722% | $231.1652 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.83 | 3.260% | $222.8661 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.74 | $1,253.1911 | $1,253.21 | $1,253.20 | $1,253.30 | |