| 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 | $202.35 | 13.749% | $230.1711 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.61 | 10.816% | $182.4142 | $182.41 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.43 | 4.504% | $252.304 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.93 | 7.529% | $157.9924 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.30 | 11.567% | $197.8083 | $197.81 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.57 | 7.620% | $170.653 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.29 | 12.352% | $44.1431 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.48 | $1,235.4861 | $1,235.47 | $1,235.45 | $1,235.50 | |