| 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 | $200.87 | 12.635% | $226.2499 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.34 | 11.744% | $159.0564 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.72 | 10.487% | $178.6796 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.77 | 5.594% | $251.0709 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.63 | 13.792% | $285.1969 | $285.20 | $285.20 | $285.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.63 | 11.524% | $106.6504 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.42 | 5.737% | $58.5994 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.38 | $1,265.5035 | $1,265.51 | $1,265.50 | $1,265.60 | |