| 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 | $174.39 | 7.469% | $187.4152 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.81 | 4.255% | $245.8437 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.58 | 12.499% | $179.5259 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.46 | 13.122% | $270.8819 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.96 | 8.519% | $269.0837 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.52 | 12.445% | $201.8613 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.29 | 7.723% | $18.6253 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.01 | $1,373.2370 | $1,373.24 | $1,373.30 | $1,373.20 | |