| 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 | $178.99 | 5.230% | $188.3512 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.99 | 6.303% | $232.7929 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.79 | 6.548% | $141.4851 | $141.49 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.48 | 12.204% | $108.2544 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.26 | 10.865% | $187.6501 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.37 | 10.225% | $275.9703 | $275.97 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.90 | 12.297% | $163.8413 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.78 | $1,298.3453 | $1,298.34 | $1,298.35 | $1,298.50 | |