| 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 | $173.77 | 8.499% | $188.5387 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.25 | 6.217% | $224.3834 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.46 | 8.493% | $204.4659 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.42 | 4.424% | $174.8267 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.89 | 9.155% | $266.2181 | $266.22 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.53 | 8.143% | $14.6317 | $14.63 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.46 | 7.624% | $264.1739 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.78 | $1,337.2384 | $1,337.24 | $1,337.25 | $1,337.20 | |