| 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 | $175.83 | 6.587% | $187.4119 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.40 | 13.116% | $155.4214 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.84 | 6.178% | $181.3945 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.91 | 11.107% | $47.676 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.95 | 10.556% | $131.5064 | $131.51 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.44 | 3.313% | $216.3787 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.62 | 12.425% | $254.7775 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.99 | $1,174.5664 | $1,174.57 | $1,174.60 | $1,174.60 | |