| 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 | $187.25 | 12.811% | $211.2386 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.43 | 11.346% | $264.3688 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.66 | 13.597% | $25.7411 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.89 | 8.499% | $146.3543 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.78 | 9.630% | $164.2038 | $164.20 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.94 | 5.352% | $177.9817 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.55 | 9.312% | $227.9702 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.50 | $1,217.8585 | $1,217.85 | $1,217.85 | $1,217.90 | |