| 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 | $144.37 | 12.610% | $162.5751 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.70 | 3.200% | $200.9304 | $200.93 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.55 | 12.654% | $252.9646 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.43 | 11.620% | $253.8574 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.44 | 8.627% | $22.2034 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.55 | 8.202% | $69.8444 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.35 | 12.853% | $222.7154 | $222.72 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.39 | $1,185.0907 | $1,185.09 | $1,185.10 | $1,185.10 | |