| 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 | $184.25 | 13.298% | $208.7516 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.81 | 7.173% | $184.1339 | $184.13 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.38 | 11.282% | $52.7254 | $52.73 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.76 | 13.326% | $249.0452 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.59 | 12.715% | $20.9537 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.51 | 4.332% | $165.3767 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.99 | 9.789% | $148.2042 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.29 | $1,029.1907 | $1,029.19 | $1,029.25 | $1,029.20 | |