| 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 | $185.59 | 9.517% | $203.2526 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.80 | 11.759% | $138.3576 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.90 | 13.515% | $247.3492 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.28 | 7.328% | $6.7402 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.78 | 11.104% | $220.8525 | $220.85 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.38 | 4.108% | $204.4473 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.90 | 3.289% | $237.4614 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.63 | $1,258.4608 | $1,258.46 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.50 | |