| 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 | $181.88 | 12.845% | $205.2425 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.29 | 8.307% | $94.5412 | $94.54 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.61 | 12.357% | $250.1179 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.79 | 5.162% | $238.4969 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.51 | 11.702% | $148.0163 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.26 | 11.132% | $110.3096 | $110.31 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.50 | 12.679% | $85.0726 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.84 | $1,131.7970 | $1,131.80 | $1,131.75 | $1,131.70 | |