| 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 | $132.80 | 12.389% | $149.2526 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.63 | 12.294% | $201.7137 | $201.71 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.42 | 4.117% | $92.0603 | $92.06 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.31 | 9.202% | $80.056 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.47 | 3.853% | $260.1206 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.83 | 4.217% | $244.7328 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.35 | 11.785% | $256.3789 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.81 | $1,284.3149 | $1,284.31 | $1,284.30 | $1,284.40 | |