| 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 | $172.93 | 7.822% | $186.4566 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.66 | 4.661% | $80.2331 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.79 | 11.299% | $97.7094 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.49 | 4.548% | $63.2411 | $63.24 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.85 | 9.599% | $250.8173 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.35 | 9.285% | $256.1094 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.76 | 5.873% | $259.1348 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.83 | $1,193.7017 | $1,193.70 | $1,193.70 | $1,193.60 | |