| 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 | $194.88 | 9.172% | $212.7544 | $212.75 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.61 | 4.325% | $86.1829 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.28 | 6.730% | $245.7778 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.85 | 13.151% | $184.2664 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.63 | 7.290% | $78.9976 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.34 | 12.795% | $265.4518 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.83 | 8.649% | $200.8159 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.42 | $1,274.2468 | $1,274.25 | $1,274.25 | $1,274.40 | |