| 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 | $230.69 | 13.687% | $262.2645 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.29 | 9.310% | $246.2645 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.99 | 7.495% | $185.9556 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.99 | 6.773% | $37.3599 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.75 | 4.324% | $178.1332 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.56 | 7.845% | $36.1928 | $36.19 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.71 | 3.242% | $257.8056 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.98 | $1,203.9761 | $1,203.97 | $1,203.95 | $1,204.10 | |