| 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 | $188.33 | 13.398% | $213.5625 | $213.56 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.50 | 3.851% | $68.0224 | $68.02 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.61 | 8.198% | $260.3352 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.75 | 6.336% | $189.0122 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.41 | 10.614% | $198.4526 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.32 | 5.385% | $28.7912 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.34 | 7.532% | $215.4296 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.26 | $1,173.6057 | $1,173.60 | $1,173.60 | $1,173.60 | |