| 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 | $155.56 | 12.336% | $174.7499 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.48 | 8.662% | $225.4519 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.56 | 12.508% | $279.6499 | $279.65 | $279.65 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.80 | 5.481% | $135.8595 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.37 | 4.827% | $210.0419 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.99 | 6.111% | $20.1505 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.90 | 9.346% | $272.1622 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.66 | $1,318.0658 | $1,318.06 | $1,318.05 | $1,318.10 | |