| 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 | $239.73 | 6.468% | $255.2357 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.28 | 10.797% | $186.4492 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.85 | 6.396% | $211.5684 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.51 | 7.734% | $86.7366 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.38 | 8.645% | $217.7029 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.55 | 7.453% | $196.1555 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.96 | 6.204% | $19.0742 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.26 | $1,172.9225 | $1,172.93 | $1,172.90 | $1,172.90 | |