| 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 | $176.97 | 12.781% | $199.5885 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.32 | 8.405% | $130.4329 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.25 | 3.463% | $143.0376 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.75 | 6.223% | $43.2859 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.43 | 9.392% | $268.4808 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.51 | 9.664% | $274.7193 | $274.72 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.56 | 5.220% | $203.6638 | $203.66 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.79 | $1,263.2088 | $1,263.21 | $1,263.25 | $1,263.20 | |