| 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 | $168.25 | 5.438% | $177.3994 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.65 | 13.387% | $185.5578 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.36 | 9.351% | $127.2408 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.87 | 13.842% | $36.2814 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.94 | 12.538% | $213.7547 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.91 | 11.371% | $51.1304 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.29 | 10.697% | $10.2838 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.27 | $801.6483 | $801.64 | $801.70 | $801.70 | |