| 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 | $174.57 | 8.161% | $188.8167 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.59 | 12.590% | $279.8875 | $279.89 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.44 | 9.728% | $235.3007 | $235.30 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.30 | 9.168% | $142.2459 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.56 | 4.870% | $23.6587 | $23.66 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.38 | 7.229% | $54.022 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.58 | 12.531% | $249.3462 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.42 | $1,173.2777 | $1,173.29 | $1,173.25 | $1,173.20 | |