| 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 | $153.92 | 12.523% | $173.1954 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.84 | 12.385% | $276.2873 | $276.29 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.80 | 13.325% | $227.5566 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.28 | 3.468% | $204.1217 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.35 | 13.609% | $206.0299 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.89 | 8.799% | $258.8219 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.32 | 7.728% | $138.2366 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,345.40 | $1,484.2494 | $1,484.26 | $1,484.25 | $1,484.20 | |