| 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 | $171.89 | 12.526% | $193.4209 | $193.42 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.66 | 9.773% | $259.7888 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.71 | 9.152% | $57.534 | $57.53 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.50 | 7.353% | $118.6251 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.30 | 8.297% | $130.2813 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.72 | 10.840% | $219.1528 | $219.15 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.58 | 5.536% | $259.1753 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.36 | $1,237.9782 | $1,237.98 | $1,238.05 | $1,238.00 | |