| 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 | $172.89 | 8.858% | $188.2046 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.77 | 11.544% | $261.8718 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.61 | 10.288% | $71.2571 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.87 | 11.320% | $257.0045 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.79 | 13.625% | $246.3276 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.65 | 10.177% | $127.4197 | $127.42 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.64 | 12.378% | $223.2277 | $223.23 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.22 | $1,375.3130 | $1,375.31 | $1,375.30 | $1,375.30 | |