| 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 | $185.62 | 12.625% | $209.0545 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.68 | 13.328% | $84.6334 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.41 | 7.696% | $224.4492 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.90 | 13.546% | $216.7593 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.98 | 8.442% | $200.596 | $200.60 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.47 | 9.358% | $157.9895 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.30 | 9.301% | $249.5342 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.36 | $1,343.0161 | $1,343.01 | $1,343.05 | $1,343.00 | |