| 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 | $224.75 | 12.727% | $253.3539 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.32 | 11.585% | $194.515 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.33 | 9.735% | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.44 | 3.378% | $117.272 | $117.27 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.77 | 3.859% | $193.9775 | $193.98 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.52 | 10.491% | $7.204 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.42 | 4.800% | $82.1842 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.55 | $1,102.3566 | $1,102.35 | $1,102.35 | $1,102.50 | |