| 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 | $204.67 | 12.500% | $230.2538 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.36 | 12.871% | $211.4751 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.46 | 3.873% | $160.4422 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.44 | 6.183% | $175.6692 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.73 | 12.689% | $138.3032 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.39 | 13.826% | $159.8003 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.35 | 12.766% | $89.4798 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.40 | $1,165.4236 | $1,165.42 | $1,165.45 | $1,165.50 | |