| 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 | $155.53 | 12.727% | $175.3243 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.91 | 13.534% | $174.7402 | $174.74 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.97 | 13.616% | $195.3854 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.47 | 9.768% | $231.0287 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.98 | 12.419% | $64.0563 | $64.06 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.75 | 6.364% | $122.0527 | $122.05 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.84 | 10.369% | $226.0799 | $226.08 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.45 | $1,188.6675 | $1,188.67 | $1,188.70 | $1,188.70 | |