| 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 | $170.81 | 11.523% | $190.4924 | $190.49 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.30 | 12.581% | $110.6671 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.28 | 10.276% | $263.8684 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.45 | 11.789% | $268.7967 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.47 | 12.329% | $235.2956 | $235.30 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.64 | 3.526% | $200.4677 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.76 | 4.110% | $218.3811 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.71 | $1,487.9690 | $1,487.98 | $1,487.95 | $1,488.10 | |