| 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 | $169.46 | 10.665% | $187.5329 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.63 | 6.705% | $204.4788 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.39 | 8.532% | $140.4296 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.31 | 10.709% | $144.2649 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.44 | 13.553% | $254.8584 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.52 | 13.207% | $165.8709 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.99 | 6.459% | $240.5867 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.74 | $1,338.0222 | $1,338.02 | $1,338.05 | $1,338.10 | |