| 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 | $147.25 | 12.187% | $165.1954 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.80 | 13.481% | $235.8135 | $235.81 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.53 | 11.794% | $261.0725 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.56 | 12.432% | $21.9917 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.28 | 8.130% | $187.3677 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.42 | 8.372% | $250.7945 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.37 | 3.392% | $217.5058 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.21 | $1,339.7411 | $1,339.74 | $1,339.70 | $1,339.80 | |