| 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 | $192.26 | 5.669% | $203.1592 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.30 | 4.173% | $130.5288 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.80 | 12.105% | $144.3912 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.57 | 10.584% | $254.9735 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.29 | 5.813% | $183.3633 | $183.36 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.47 | 9.197% | $123.9058 | $123.91 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.93 | 9.321% | $218.5655 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.62 | $1,258.8873 | $1,258.89 | $1,258.85 | $1,259.00 | |