| 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 | $188.47 | 12.690% | $212.3868 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.97 | 7.628% | $177.5539 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.71 | 5.269% | $73.383 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.53 | 12.419% | $277.1466 | $277.15 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.83 | 12.212% | $39.0834 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.43 | 12.456% | $263.6306 | $263.63 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.76 | 7.586% | $144.9829 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.70 | $1,188.1672 | $1,188.16 | $1,188.25 | $1,188.20 | |