| 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 | $226.28 | 12.802% | $255.2484 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.91 | 12.800% | $205.1945 | $205.19 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.91 | 9.335% | $16.3018 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.46 | 9.295% | $181.9325 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.91 | 8.478% | $58.4805 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.31 | 10.559% | $177.2371 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.28 | 6.594% | $190.0358 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.06 | $1,084.4306 | $1,084.43 | $1,084.50 | $1,084.30 | |