| 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 | $185.52 | 12.512% | $208.7323 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.66 | 11.705% | $183.9335 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.33 | 10.713% | $258.3266 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.76 | 3.302% | $148.507 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.55 | 12.220% | $29.7944 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.55 | 4.768% | $262.4962 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.59 | 6.197% | $155.6742 | $155.67 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.96 | $1,247.4642 | $1,247.46 | $1,247.50 | $1,247.40 | |