| 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 | $135.81 | 12.499% | $152.7849 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.83 | 7.256% | $198.2413 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.79 | 5.413% | $145.2486 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.28 | 12.178% | $231.4008 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.60 | 8.330% | $246.5591 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.84 | 7.117% | $233.3437 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.45 | 12.715% | $177.4698 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,267.60 | $1,385.0482 | $1,385.04 | $1,385.05 | $1,385.00 | |