| 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 | $174.50 | 6.260% | $185.4237 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.69 | 12.290% | $206.2655 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.58 | 9.754% | $121.366 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.25 | 13.463% | $120.5544 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.43 | 11.212% | $278.5082 | $278.51 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.26 | 5.239% | $233.9042 | $233.90 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.29 | 10.360% | $113.9908 | $113.99 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.00 | $1,260.0128 | $1,260.01 | $1,259.95 | $1,260.10 | |