| 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 | $184.89 | 6.305% | $196.5473 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.94 | 5.138% | $252.2681 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.45 | 12.834% | $228.4324 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.84 | 3.125% | $225.6788 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.82 | 10.520% | $70.5339 | $70.53 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.94 | 8.350% | $199.299 | $199.30 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.98 | 7.276% | $248.8589 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,325.86 | $1,421.6184 | $1,421.62 | $1,421.65 | $1,421.60 | |