| 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 | $176.80 | 8.247% | $191.3807 | $191.38 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.45 | 12.792% | $282.4876 | $282.49 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.56 | 4.186% | $106.8532 | $106.85 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.41 | 13.435% | $282.9182 | $282.92 | $282.90 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.96 | 12.358% | $244.8955 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.71 | 10.736% | $162.4608 | $162.46 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.72 | 3.356% | $125.8049 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.61 | $1,396.8009 | $1,396.80 | $1,396.80 | $1,396.90 | |