| 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 | $112.77 | 11.228% | $125.4318 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.80 | 12.288% | $264.7751 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.64 | 6.399% | $197.5191 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.31 | 10.774% | $177.5818 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.26 | 9.809% | $229.7863 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.88 | 6.291% | $200.7624 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.36 | 7.325% | $84.0999 | $84.10 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.02 | $1,279.9564 | $1,279.96 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | |