| 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 | $205.77 | 12.336% | $231.1538 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.40 | 3.526% | $236.4534 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.44 | 4.434% | $253.1898 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.89 | 6.150% | $200.5067 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.83 | 4.806% | $9.2544 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.45 | 8.152% | $146.4919 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.86 | 13.280% | $71.2078 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.64 | $1,148.2578 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.40 | |