| 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 | $193.85 | 5.560% | $204.6281 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.89 | 12.379% | $230.2533 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.61 | 6.716% | $248.2321 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.73 | 8.118% | $217.0253 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.28 | 12.127% | $161.7768 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.82 | 7.450% | $127.6721 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.60 | 11.863% | $99.1106 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.78 | $1,288.6983 | $1,288.70 | $1,288.75 | $1,288.70 | |