| 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 | $185.95 | 10.472% | $205.4227 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.44 | 5.778% | $181.3458 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.64 | 11.828% | $147.2104 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.36 | 7.334% | $76.5935 | $76.59 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.88 | 4.491% | $226.6201 | $226.62 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.86 | 12.410% | $277.4953 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.86 | 7.558% | $135.3725 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.99 | $1,250.0603 | $1,250.06 | $1,250.00 | $1,250.00 | |