| 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 | $184.93 | 12.737% | $208.4845 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.89 | 10.655% | $262.1306 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.50 | 12.229% | $131.8691 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.41 | 13.335% | $254.3351 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.36 | 5.857% | $166.5766 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.76 | 8.872% | $254.4992 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.56 | 7.617% | $143.7333 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.41 | $1,421.6284 | $1,421.63 | $1,421.70 | $1,421.60 | |