| 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 | $244.47 | 5.196% | $257.1727 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.40 | 12.588% | $93.8984 | $93.90 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.27 | 5.475% | $84.6648 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.99 | 6.369% | $186.1351 | $186.14 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.76 | 3.361% | $19.3905 | $19.39 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.61 | 6.649% | $121.1639 | $121.16 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.41 | 4.345% | $229.9868 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.91 | $992.4122 | $992.41 | $992.40 | $992.50 | |