| 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 | $185.78 | 12.730% | $209.4298 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.87 | 6.129% | $25.333 | $25.33 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.30 | 9.451% | $231.27 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.63 | 10.373% | $49.2595 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.27 | 5.812% | $227.7815 | $227.78 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.82 | 5.650% | $157.2283 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.58 | 5.817% | $260.9236 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.25 | $1,161.2257 | $1,161.22 | $1,161.25 | $1,161.20 | |