| 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 | $187.85 | 9.363% | $205.4384 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.49 | 8.501% | $43.9321 | $43.93 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.43 | 3.645% | $171.4599 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.45 | 5.188% | $177.1892 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.67 | 6.344% | $214.4639 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.43 | 11.810% | $187.2035 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.64 | 8.293% | $270.3426 | $270.34 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.96 | $1,270.0296 | $1,270.02 | $1,270.05 | $1,270.00 | |