| 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 | $177.37 | 13.235% | $200.8449 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.99 | 7.609% | $232.4247 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.69 | 5.615% | $199.2849 | $199.28 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.91 | 7.867% | $118.5566 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.33 | 10.769% | $144.3652 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.98 | 9.301% | $97.256 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.86 | 9.646% | $255.3217 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.13 | $1,248.0540 | $1,248.05 | $1,248.00 | $1,248.10 | |