| 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 | $166.29 | 12.600% | $187.2425 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.36 | 5.804% | $111.4751 | $111.48 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.70 | 7.631% | $236.4653 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.98 | 12.826% | $265.1185 | $265.12 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.80 | 10.518% | $256.1807 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.81 | 3.622% | $60.9401 | $60.94 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.96 | 6.468% | $143.6892 | $143.69 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.90 | $1,261.1114 | $1,261.12 | $1,261.15 | $1,261.10 | |