| 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 | $189.65 | 5.375% | $199.8437 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.57 | 12.817% | $270.2757 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.87 | 4.696% | $72.1041 | $72.10 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.51 | 10.852% | $128.0451 | $128.05 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.61 | 10.658% | $249.6555 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.51 | 12.222% | $271.0274 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.78 | 11.466% | $213.7695 | $213.77 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.50 | $1,404.7210 | $1,404.73 | $1,404.75 | $1,404.70 | |