| 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 | $178.96 | 13.852% | $203.7495 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.59 | 4.865% | $62.4891 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.39 | 10.639% | $251.582 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.96 | 8.376% | $257.8915 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.65 | 7.374% | $211.151 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.90 | 3.679% | $177.1874 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.34 | 9.411% | $261.8643 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,310.79 | $1,425.9148 | $1,425.91 | $1,425.95 | $1,426.00 | |