| 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 | $167.84 | 13.529% | $190.5471 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.46 | 4.375% | $230.1051 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.66 | 4.238% | $172.6807 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.59 | 3.516% | $140.3573 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.58 | 9.359% | $182.1702 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.31 | 12.774% | $220.2589 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.98 | 7.508% | $125.7629 | $125.76 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.42 | $1,261.8822 | $1,261.89 | $1,261.85 | $1,262.00 | |