| 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 | $185.50 | 12.835% | $209.3089 | $209.31 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.69 | 11.230% | $179.8478 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.35 | 8.207% | $222.2031 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.65 | 12.456% | $266.1271 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.50 | 10.499% | $140.8862 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.63 | 9.417% | $25.8552 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.88 | 4.304% | $229.3436 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.20 | $1,273.5719 | $1,273.58 | $1,273.60 | $1,273.50 | |