| 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 | $181.41 | 12.873% | $204.7629 | $204.76 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.78 | 5.442% | $48.2713 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.40 | 3.838% | $218.4752 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.77 | 11.131% | $17.5254 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.25 | 13.725% | $265.2636 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.68 | 12.405% | $255.9237 | $255.92 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.92 | 6.500% | $236.3448 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.21 | $1,246.5669 | $1,246.56 | $1,246.55 | $1,246.60 | |