| 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 | $168.51 | 5.325% | $177.4832 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.78 | 13.346% | $213.9746 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.41 | 10.414% | $264.3422 | $264.34 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.50 | 8.392% | $180.4727 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.88 | 8.505% | $13.9754 | $13.98 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.85 | 8.192% | $201.0748 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.41 | 4.306% | $236.1592 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.34 | $1,287.4821 | $1,287.47 | $1,287.45 | $1,287.60 | |