| 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 | $136.40 | 12.367% | $153.2686 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.29 | 7.684% | $199.5277 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.43 | 3.314% | $102.7251 | $102.73 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.25 | 12.244% | $279.7682 | $279.77 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.80 | 8.364% | $186.1694 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.95 | 6.222% | $198.582 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.46 | 9.188% | $47.4531 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.58 | $1,167.4941 | $1,167.50 | $1,167.50 | $1,167.60 | |