| 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 | $186.27 | 6.553% | $198.4763 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.57 | 7.821% | $174.2064 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.25 | 13.869% | $272.4316 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.93 | 3.872% | $248.1814 | $248.18 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.44 | 7.392% | $24.0988 | $24.10 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.90 | 8.866% | $244.8396 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.91 | 6.165% | $170.8301 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.27 | $1,333.0642 | $1,333.07 | $1,333.15 | $1,333.00 | |