| 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 | $179.40 | 3.858% | $186.3213 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.60 | 5.700% | $258.5422 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.26 | 11.396% | $170.7255 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.48 | 10.356% | $233.3809 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.36 | 13.263% | $40.0498 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.62 | 12.149% | $236.2082 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.50 | 5.340% | $195.4057 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.22 | $1,320.6336 | $1,320.64 | $1,320.65 | $1,320.50 | |