| 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 | $172.36 | 12.174% | $193.3431 | $193.34 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.64 | 10.554% | $218.4989 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.52 | 4.260% | $205.9344 | $205.93 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.54 | 13.557% | $274.2856 | $274.29 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.99 | 10.452% | $196.5935 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.74 | 12.413% | $45.7971 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.78 | 6.591% | $122.3451 | $122.35 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.57 | $1,256.7977 | $1,256.80 | $1,256.85 | $1,256.70 | |