| 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 | $186.27 | 12.568% | $209.6804 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.75 | 4.568% | $174.3671 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.82 | 5.424% | $262.316 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.55 | 12.545% | $130.0457 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.25 | 6.748% | $71.788 | $71.79 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.77 | 5.435% | $172.6709 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.76 | 11.391% | $251.4763 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.17 | $1,272.3444 | $1,272.36 | $1,272.35 | $1,272.40 | |