| 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 | $187.37 | 6.498% | $199.5453 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.71 | 7.765% | $230.3046 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.39 | 4.126% | $164.9252 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.68 | 11.655% | $274.314 | $274.31 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.62 | 13.245% | $138.861 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.61 | 4.262% | $97.5997 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.50 | 9.771% | $267.2924 | $267.29 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,264.88 | $1,372.8422 | $1,372.84 | $1,372.85 | $1,372.80 | |