| 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 | $196.72 | 13.535% | $223.3461 | $223.35 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.71 | 6.468% | $134.9056 | $134.91 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.51 | 12.370% | $47.7685 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.48 | 13.519% | $258.233 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.62 | 10.619% | $226.3486 | $226.35 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.84 | 12.385% | $16.6779 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.73 | 9.178% | $265.0078 | $265.01 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.61 | $1,172.2875 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.20 | |