| 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 | $188.34 | 13.207% | $213.2141 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.30 | 13.647% | $178.7667 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.58 | 10.761% | $122.4795 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.79 | 4.862% | $144.4893 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.63 | 3.625% | $257.6428 | $257.64 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.53 | 4.118% | $176.5112 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.49 | 6.481% | $188.9931 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.66 | $1,282.0967 | $1,282.09 | $1,282.10 | $1,282.10 | |