| 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 | $175.77 | 8.833% | $191.2958 | $191.30 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.81 | 4.300% | $138.5208 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.29 | 7.341% | $226.8008 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 10.866% | $274.471 | $274.47 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.61 | 12.297% | $168.0075 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.91 | 13.444% | $48.6788 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.63 | 5.570% | $213.9165 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.59 | $1,261.6912 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.65 | $1,261.70 | |