| 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 | $179.41 | 8.386% | $194.4553 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.74 | 13.713% | $246.4616 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.55 | 12.373% | $195.0233 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.94 | 8.611% | $271.4623 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.54 | 12.351% | $33.1885 | $33.19 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.44 | 5.448% | $247.2123 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.78 | 13.690% | $70.2377 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.40 | $1,258.0410 | $1,258.04 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.10 | |