| 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 | $185.45 | 12.383% | $208.4143 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.73 | 13.352% | $261.5371 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.80 | 5.367% | $162.0544 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.26 | 11.840% | $5.8828 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.98 | 9.305% | $254.6588 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.25 | 5.400% | $18.1815 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.71 | 11.310% | $261.2557 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.18 | $1,171.9846 | $1,171.98 | $1,172.00 | $1,172.10 | |