| 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 | $177.54 | 4.496% | $185.5222 | $185.52 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.86 | 6.852% | $215.6914 | $215.69 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.77 | 9.307% | $252.2478 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.43 | 6.180% | $225.5582 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.35 | 8.355% | $178.0814 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.32 | 8.555% | $242.425 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.97 | 9.384% | $51.3777 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.24 | $1,350.9037 | $1,350.91 | $1,350.95 | $1,350.90 | |