| 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 | $177.61 | 4.375% | $185.3804 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.93 | 7.259% | $246.6206 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.57 | 8.363% | $243.3508 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.42 | 3.300% | $218.3969 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.52 | 7.356% | $75.7075 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.41 | 10.441% | $47.9424 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.57 | 3.470% | $241.6749 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.03 | $1,259.0735 | $1,259.07 | $1,259.05 | $1,259.10 | |