| 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 | $210.37 | 7.667% | $226.4991 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.86 | 5.365% | $145.2562 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.98 | 12.759% | $110.4813 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.31 | 3.678% | $175.5372 | $175.54 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.47 | 10.733% | $181.0152 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.71 | 5.260% | $232.3193 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.91 | 6.484% | $125.5553 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.61 | $1,196.6636 | $1,196.68 | $1,196.65 | $1,196.70 | |