| 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 | $185.89 | 12.142% | $208.4608 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.76 | 12.670% | $254.3638 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.39 | 10.467% | $272.1796 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.51 | 5.783% | $213.1633 | $213.16 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.55 | 9.126% | $120.6388 | $120.64 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.28 | 8.767% | $173.2441 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.96 | 12.841% | $190.6562 | $190.66 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,298.34 | $1,432.7066 | $1,432.70 | $1,432.70 | $1,432.80 | |