| 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 | $179.97 | 12.334% | $202.1675 | $202.17 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.88 | 5.825% | $265.4938 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.95 | 11.351% | $195.9221 | $195.92 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.56 | 11.515% | $118.8304 | $118.83 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.92 | 7.567% | $175.2482 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.43 | 7.455% | $188.5083 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.39 | 4.429% | $242.6826 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.10 | $1,388.8529 | $1,388.85 | $1,388.85 | $1,388.80 | |