| 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 | $166.59 | 12.868% | $188.0268 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.92 | 8.869% | $214.3848 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.62 | 8.255% | $231.2543 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.58 | 6.872% | $184.4397 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.74 | 10.594% | $168.9213 | $168.92 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.28 | 8.322% | $150.8709 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.40 | 11.626% | $275.0465 | $275.05 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.13 | $1,412.9443 | $1,412.94 | $1,412.95 | $1,412.90 | |