| 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 | $167.25 | 12.690% | $188.474 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.25 | 9.433% | $266.1958 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.40 | 6.588% | $189.0871 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.63 | 12.690% | $250.8817 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.62 | 12.167% | $112.8624 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.59 | 6.279% | $69.7084 | $69.71 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.50 | 9.873% | $273.0344 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.24 | $1,350.2438 | $1,350.24 | $1,350.25 | $1,350.30 | |