| 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 | $235.28 | 7.173% | $252.1566 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.79 | 5.756% | $251.4772 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.97 | 5.187% | $140.919 | $140.92 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.57 | 10.370% | $165.0804 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.54 | 12.417% | $204.0818 | $204.08 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.55 | 11.606% | $18.4708 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.77 | 3.566% | $179.9666 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.47 | $1,212.1524 | $1,212.16 | $1,212.15 | $1,212.30 | |