| 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 | $188.35 | 8.195% | $203.7853 | $203.79 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.26 | 3.227% | $164.3993 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.86 | 4.770% | $252.349 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.63 | 8.197% | $230.0593 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.38 | 6.696% | $133.7754 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.64 | 13.802% | $281.8193 | $281.82 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.61 | 13.754% | $285.0789 | $285.08 | $285.10 | $285.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,424.73 | $1,551.2665 | $1,551.28 | $1,551.30 | $1,551.30 | |