| 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 | $178.89 | 4.668% | $187.2406 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.61 | 12.871% | $156.4505 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.76 | 9.627% | $164.1774 | $164.18 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.30 | 12.471% | $250.023 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.73 | 13.712% | $243.0367 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.91 | 12.176% | $199.5723 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.50 | 11.680% | $202.6992 | $202.70 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.70 | $1,403.1997 | $1,403.20 | $1,403.20 | $1,403.20 | |