| 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 | $178.59 | 11.576% | $199.2636 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.26 | 13.601% | $242.2655 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.53 | 4.753% | $222.6316 | $222.63 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.49 | 12.688% | $189.868 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.35 | 7.783% | $162.0517 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.72 | 8.834% | $218.4516 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.95 | 11.449% | $233.9872 | $233.99 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,333.89 | $1,468.5192 | $1,468.52 | $1,468.50 | $1,468.70 | |