| 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 | $174.29 | 4.635% | $182.3683 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.86 | 8.440% | $221.0658 | $221.07 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.76 | 12.524% | $278.7895 | $278.79 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.56 | 13.361% | $157.073 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.41 | 5.794% | $244.8179 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.69 | 5.133% | $24.906 | $24.91 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.88 | 7.671% | $187.2183 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.45 | $1,296.2388 | $1,296.25 | $1,296.15 | $1,296.30 | |