| 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 | $172.59 | 8.150% | $186.6561 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.31 | 9.687% | $214.2297 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.79 | 7.149% | $260.1471 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.66 | 10.277% | $260.9815 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.80 | 6.773% | $264.5835 | $264.58 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.40 | 6.785% | $136.0441 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.93 | 3.109% | $250.4827 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,465.48 | $1,573.1247 | $1,573.12 | $1,573.20 | $1,573.10 | |