| 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 | $188.27 | 8.705% | $204.6589 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.75 | 13.651% | $239.5195 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.84 | 11.466% | $258.4228 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.48 | 5.867% | $228.1222 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.60 | 11.660% | $159.2272 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.63 | 7.719% | $12.5277 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.85 | 5.667% | $106.5652 | $106.57 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.42 | $1,209.0435 | $1,209.05 | $1,209.00 | $1,209.00 | |