| 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 | $177.49 | 12.354% | $199.4171 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.71 | 6.609% | $157.4722 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.74 | 7.703% | $54.6485 | $54.65 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.33 | 6.472% | $200.5187 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.55 | 10.139% | $205.4643 | $205.46 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.56 | 13.239% | $44.7973 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.32 | 10.438% | $273.1353 | $273.14 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.70 | $1,135.4534 | $1,135.46 | $1,135.40 | $1,135.40 | |