| 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 | $211.80 | 6.467% | $225.4971 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.40 | 13.248% | $188.4447 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.53 | 7.459% | $204.7416 | $204.74 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.68 | 12.412% | $281.7944 | $281.79 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.32 | 3.769% | $86.4603 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.57 | 5.294% | $111.1589 | $111.16 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.30 | 9.257% | $191.5275 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.60 | $1,289.6245 | $1,289.62 | $1,289.65 | $1,289.60 | |