| 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 | $185.50 | 12.377% | $208.4593 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.95 | 12.446% | $149.497 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.69 | 5.862% | $100.2407 | $100.24 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.53 | 7.124% | $231.9556 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.25 | 5.626% | $12.9392 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.88 | 4.824% | $175.9785 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.94 | 12.511% | $51.6876 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.74 | $930.7579 | $930.77 | $930.80 | $930.80 | |