| 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 | $185.33 | 11.402% | $206.4613 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.57 | 8.866% | $271.6969 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.59 | 11.147% | $260.7397 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.31 | 10.711% | $225.0865 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.55 | 11.287% | $187.5742 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.99 | 7.584% | $219.4606 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.74 | 5.332% | $262.0028 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,494.08 | $1,633.0220 | $1,633.02 | $1,633.00 | $1,633.10 | |