| 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 | $174.85 | 8.328% | $189.4115 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.32 | 11.774% | $261.9088 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.66 | 9.426% | $181.2751 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.42 | 9.200% | $229.7786 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.80 | 5.177% | $48.1711 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.52 | 9.272% | $178.6816 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.33 | 6.324% | $35.4378 | $35.44 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.90 | $1,124.6645 | $1,124.67 | $1,124.70 | $1,124.70 | |