| 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 | $185.31 | 12.495% | $208.4645 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.45 | 9.791% | $63.0749 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.84 | 12.611% | $235.1768 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.93 | 9.340% | $216.4167 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.84 | 4.258% | $163.5182 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.92 | 13.153% | $281.6604 | $281.66 | $281.65 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.56 | 7.538% | $93.0849 | $93.08 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.85 | $1,261.3964 | $1,261.39 | $1,261.35 | $1,261.50 | |