| 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 | $185.29 | 12.517% | $208.4827 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.59 | 3.629% | $171.5993 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.30 | 8.372% | $157.4645 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.97 | 9.527% | $226.688 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.61 | 12.141% | $258.6084 | $258.61 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.85 | 11.367% | $107.8589 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.28 | 4.304% | $139.0164 | $139.02 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.89 | $1,269.7182 | $1,269.72 | $1,269.70 | $1,269.80 | |