| 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 | $225.68 | 12.214% | $253.2446 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.92 | 11.610% | $90.3148 | $90.31 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.72 | 7.398% | $146.8345 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.76 | 4.466% | $154.359 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.94 | 12.598% | $267.9157 | $267.92 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.55 | 4.758% | $58.1931 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.71 | 3.303% | $217.6698 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.28 | $1,188.5315 | $1,188.52 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.50 | |