| 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 | $179.71 | 12.680% | $202.4972 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.45 | 10.584% | $136.5159 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.96 | 9.268% | $238.1605 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.66 | 7.128% | $145.3298 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.58 | 4.557% | $96.7989 | $96.80 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.75 | 8.661% | $239.8692 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.89 | 5.769% | $195.5563 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.00 | $1,254.7278 | $1,254.74 | $1,254.70 | $1,254.80 | |