| 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 | $187.77 | 12.839% | $211.8778 | $211.88 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.88 | 12.865% | $227.8519 | $227.85 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.97 | 6.217% | $149.7341 | $149.73 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.66 | 3.113% | $145.0387 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.79 | 13.690% | $258.9745 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.25 | 7.450% | $197.9766 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.51 | 7.661% | $62.9925 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.83 | $1,254.4461 | $1,254.44 | $1,254.50 | $1,254.50 | |