| 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 | $168.38 | 12.750% | $189.8485 | $189.85 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.44 | 8.256% | $199.6674 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.39 | 8.537% | $226.1803 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.62 | 9.199% | $79.3003 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.91 | 11.500% | $166.0347 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.30 | 4.399% | $193.4513 | $193.45 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.59 | 6.387% | $211.2739 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.63 | $1,265.7564 | $1,265.75 | $1,265.75 | $1,265.80 | |