| 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 | $172.62 | 7.252% | $185.1384 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.64 | 12.651% | $229.4025 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.57 | 13.242% | $67.4583 | $67.46 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.77 | 11.668% | $202.9789 | $202.98 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.71 | 5.216% | $228.0136 | $228.01 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.74 | 4.572% | $162.8604 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.98 | 10.284% | $262.4539 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.03 | $1,338.3060 | $1,338.30 | $1,338.30 | $1,338.40 | |