| 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 | $183.74 | 6.783% | $196.2031 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.25 | 13.371% | $282.5772 | $282.58 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.77 | 3.297% | $227.0158 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.65 | 13.495% | $250.4267 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.67 | 11.508% | $21.9336 | $21.93 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.94 | 12.639% | $274.7716 | $274.77 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.87 | 3.576% | $40.26 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.89 | $1,293.1880 | $1,293.19 | $1,293.20 | $1,293.20 | |