| 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 | $165.91 | 13.576% | $188.4339 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.66 | 9.429% | $230.5231 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.93 | 11.383% | $252.7614 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.40 | 11.230% | $241.814 | $241.81 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.76 | 3.271% | $129.8736 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.60 | 12.208% | $230.6996 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.92 | 8.386% | $258.9558 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.18 | $1,533.0614 | $1,533.05 | $1,533.00 | $1,533.10 | |