| 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 | $186.56 | 12.862% | $210.5553 | $210.56 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.33 | 3.828% | $210.0752 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.69 | 11.141% | $86.3454 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.39 | 5.872% | $148.6337 | $148.63 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.33 | 9.841% | $242.0127 | $242.01 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.76 | 10.535% | $256.1759 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.98 | 9.102% | $124.3545 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.04 | $1,278.1527 | $1,278.16 | $1,278.20 | $1,278.20 | |