| 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 | $195.26 | 7.329% | $209.5706 | $209.57 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.48 | 6.277% | $233.2568 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.95 | 12.523% | $204.7356 | $204.74 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.88 | 8.832% | $54.2854 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.58 | 8.326% | $162.034 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.48 | 12.205% | $256.366 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.97 | 11.313% | $32.2474 | $32.25 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.60 | $1,152.4958 | $1,152.51 | $1,152.50 | $1,152.50 | |