| 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 | $177.85 | 5.305% | $187.2849 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.64 | 11.144% | $244.1167 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.91 | 5.462% | $223.4845 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.42 | 13.694% | $110.7607 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.52 | 7.604% | $209.3113 | $209.31 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.85 | 9.485% | $10.7843 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.58 | 4.708% | $260.2831 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.77 | $1,246.0255 | $1,246.01 | $1,246.05 | $1,246.10 | |