| 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 | $153.86 | 12.602% | $173.2494 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.43 | 12.603% | $235.8245 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.46 | 3.809% | $87.6771 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.54 | 8.610% | $272.1115 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.59 | 7.125% | $199.8845 | $199.88 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.85 | 8.197% | $237.8711 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.25 | 9.721% | $17.8297 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.98 | $1,224.4478 | $1,224.44 | $1,224.45 | $1,224.40 | |