| 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 | $178.80 | 9.271% | $195.3765 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.63 | 11.710% | $246.4658 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.89 | 8.532% | $253.8455 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.37 | 12.681% | $123.2392 | $123.24 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.98 | 10.673% | $34.2865 | $34.29 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.75 | 5.580% | $224.6215 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.81 | 6.528% | $214.9842 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.23 | $1,292.8192 | $1,292.83 | $1,292.85 | $1,292.80 | |