| 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 | $185.64 | 12.178% | $208.2472 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.97 | 3.733% | $162.8297 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.31 | 9.666% | $156.0657 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.78 | 8.765% | $235.7808 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.54 | 12.419% | $225.4451 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.92 | 11.752% | $51.3165 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.34 | 4.635% | $227.4137 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.50 | $1,267.0987 | $1,267.11 | $1,267.10 | $1,267.00 | |