| 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 | $172.49 | 12.746% | $194.4756 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.30 | 12.435% | $260.0622 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.89 | 10.718% | $91.7742 | $91.77 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.88 | 4.521% | $253.8606 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.45 | 13.665% | $69.8471 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.95 | 8.714% | $188.0209 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.33 | 7.392% | $173.2555 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.29 | $1,231.2961 | $1,231.30 | $1,231.25 | $1,231.40 | |