| 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 | $199.63 | 10.441% | $220.4734 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.31 | 12.418% | $186.9624 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.69 | 9.237% | $200.6574 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.40 | 5.626% | $59.5731 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.91 | 5.741% | $101.4162 | $101.42 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.70 | 13.126% | $238.3565 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.82 | 5.433% | $248.6321 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.46 | $1,256.0711 | $1,256.07 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.20 | |