| 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 | $184.85 | 12.657% | $208.2465 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.31 | 11.513% | $242.3289 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.64 | 11.234% | $242.0897 | $242.09 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.49 | 6.531% | $202.9309 | $202.93 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.50 | 8.715% | $5.9793 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.79 | 8.229% | $98.2611 | $98.26 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.61 | 13.139% | $254.1215 | $254.12 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.19 | $1,253.9579 | $1,253.96 | $1,254.00 | $1,253.90 | |