| 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 | $184.52 | 11.386% | $205.5294 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.40 | 5.279% | $200.4512 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.92 | 10.470% | $87.1829 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.60 | 9.654% | $230.9313 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.82 | 8.852% | $73.8234 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.46 | 9.522% | $194.3577 | $194.36 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.70 | 5.376% | $259.9626 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.42 | $1,252.2385 | $1,252.23 | $1,252.25 | $1,252.30 | |