| 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 | $215.48 | 12.520% | $242.4581 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.89 | 7.112% | $186.2571 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.56 | 8.157% | $26.5634 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.71 | 11.455% | $44.2588 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.51 | 13.439% | $155.99 | $155.99 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.39 | 9.859% | $225.6394 | $225.64 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.56 | 10.509% | $80.1853 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.10 | $961.3521 | $961.36 | $961.35 | $961.50 | |