| 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 | $186.78 | 13.727% | $212.4193 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.82 | 4.562% | $88.6895 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.86 | 11.297% | $258.0532 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.58 | 10.270% | $52.4665 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.92 | 9.707% | $163.3757 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.69 | 5.637% | $181.3682 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.30 | 10.257% | $270.4604 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.95 | $1,226.8328 | $1,226.84 | $1,226.80 | $1,227.00 | |