| 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 | $237.81 | 5.823% | $251.6577 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.33 | 8.452% | $198.8251 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.84 | 7.656% | $268.9678 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.45 | 10.858% | $173.4373 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.47 | 12.636% | $20.8039 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.48 | 3.404% | $177.3172 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.59 | 5.720% | $79.9137 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.97 | $1,170.9227 | $1,170.93 | $1,170.90 | $1,170.90 | |