| 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 | $159.97 | 9.214% | $174.7096 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.59 | 5.748% | $185.6829 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.87 | 10.616% | $243.2114 | $243.21 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.92 | 13.604% | $89.6563 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.29 | 5.520% | $263.0508 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.39 | 12.151% | $206.7952 | $206.80 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.56 | 6.728% | $53.9617 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.59 | $1,217.0679 | $1,217.07 | $1,217.05 | $1,217.20 | |