| 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 | $178.87 | 13.186% | $202.4558 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.80 | 8.770% | $185.7792 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.89 | 13.760% | $158.0013 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.40 | 12.618% | $238.0745 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.55 | 6.512% | $212.5447 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.53 | 5.699% | $262.6937 | $262.69 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.51 | 9.675% | $81.7188 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.55 | $1,341.2680 | $1,341.26 | $1,341.25 | $1,341.30 | |