| 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 | $188.37 | 12.687% | $212.2685 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.37 | 13.599% | $227.6183 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.88 | 10.240% | $196.0949 | $196.09 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.50 | 9.269% | $120.7422 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.84 | 7.203% | $96.3112 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.69 | 9.106% | $272.4268 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.40 | 6.284% | $159.8511 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.05 | $1,285.3130 | $1,285.31 | $1,285.30 | $1,285.30 | |