| 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 | $163.96 | 12.205% | $183.9713 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.37 | 12.332% | $209.3531 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.42 | 9.743% | $270.4287 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.32 | 12.695% | $95.0244 | $95.02 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.88 | 11.182% | $168.8632 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.83 | 12.157% | $51.4016 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.62 | 5.464% | $149.3581 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.40 | $1,128.4004 | $1,128.39 | $1,128.35 | $1,128.50 | |