| 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 | $176.60 | 11.258% | $196.4816 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.83 | 12.533% | $161.8562 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.50 | 5.122% | $262.2794 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.83 | 6.549% | $122.3502 | $122.35 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.64 | 13.645% | $97.3256 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.97 | 6.310% | $232.787 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.82 | 4.368% | $227.3344 | $227.33 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.19 | $1,300.4144 | $1,300.42 | $1,300.50 | $1,300.50 | |