| 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 | $116.85 | 13.678% | $132.8327 | $132.83 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.78 | 5.685% | $251.2978 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.73 | 9.842% | $19.475 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.37 | 9.317% | $176.4048 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.89 | 4.556% | $217.3615 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.87 | 4.307% | $239.7705 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.35 | 7.369% | $249.4719 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.84 | $1,286.6142 | $1,286.61 | $1,286.60 | $1,286.70 | |