| 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 | $199.80 | 13.749% | $227.2705 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.74 | 13.504% | $182.4463 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.41 | 4.716% | $251.7477 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.78 | 6.351% | $117.8156 | $117.82 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.51 | 12.830% | $186.7449 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.63 | 4.718% | $28.9336 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.88 | 8.188% | $183.7898 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.75 | $1,178.7484 | $1,178.75 | $1,178.75 | $1,178.60 | |