| 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 | $171.50 | 6.278% | $182.2668 | $182.27 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.40 | 12.635% | $224.5942 | $224.59 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.89 | 3.699% | $104.6219 | $104.62 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.28 | 12.150% | $156.2025 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.36 | 4.765% | $256.0038 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.97 | 10.186% | $93.625 | $93.63 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.98 | 12.330% | $234.7472 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.38 | $1,252.0614 | $1,252.06 | $1,252.05 | $1,252.00 | |