| 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 | $184.35 | 12.857% | $208.0519 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.68 | 9.579% | $167.3052 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.56 | 7.527% | $145.7636 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.73 | 13.146% | $132.0753 | $132.08 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.98 | 9.538% | $174.1435 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.51 | 7.725% | $212.7676 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.35 | 3.404% | $248.5315 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.16 | $1,288.6386 | $1,288.64 | $1,288.65 | $1,288.70 | |