| 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 | $225.90 | 11.686% | $252.2987 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.79 | 8.389% | $203.5437 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.71 | 12.360% | $147.9894 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.83 | 6.578% | $208.7117 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.65 | 7.841% | $24.426 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.74 | 10.366% | $8.5423 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.78 | 13.610% | $47.4663 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.40 | $892.9781 | $892.98 | $893.00 | $892.90 | |