| 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 | $171.33 | 8.810% | $186.4242 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.86 | 5.260% | $134.5854 | $134.59 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.33 | 9.745% | $254.9706 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.93 | 9.104% | $162.4886 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.67 | 9.495% | $41.2468 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.73 | 3.772% | $249.8103 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.65 | 8.333% | $255.2867 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.50 | $1,284.8126 | $1,284.82 | $1,284.80 | $1,284.80 | |