| 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 | $174.25 | 12.480% | $195.9964 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.55 | 12.241% | $145.4082 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.45 | 8.500% | $138.2833 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.36 | 12.277% | $81.2436 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.33 | 12.255% | $18.3312 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.94 | 5.268% | $9.411 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.67 | 3.154% | $257.5446 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.55 | $846.2183 | $846.21 | $846.25 | $846.10 | |