| 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 | $177.75 | 11.852% | $198.8169 | $198.82 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.69 | 11.294% | $234.4853 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.82 | 7.136% | $181.9384 | $181.94 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.38 | 12.118% | $228.0256 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.81 | 12.639% | $9.9235 | $9.92 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.92 | 4.598% | $144.2616 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.65 | 4.576% | $258.9825 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.02 | $1,256.4338 | $1,256.44 | $1,256.45 | $1,256.40 | |