| 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 | $175.30 | 6.249% | $186.2545 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.50 | 9.482% | $245.7871 | $245.79 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.25 | 5.129% | $192.6489 | $192.65 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.61 | 6.183% | $104.7071 | $104.71 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.34 | 6.686% | $241.4731 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.91 | 4.262% | $260.5612 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.90 | 12.567% | $47.1656 | $47.17 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.81 | $1,278.5975 | $1,278.60 | $1,278.55 | $1,278.70 | |