| 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 | $179.43 | 6.579% | $191.2347 | $191.23 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.80 | 5.754% | $216.5842 | $216.58 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.61 | 12.323% | $250.0422 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.87 | 9.592% | $154.3823 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.49 | 10.735% | $239.7302 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.50 | 9.265% | $68.2906 | $68.29 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.26 | 7.271% | $24.9512 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.96 | $1,145.2154 | $1,145.20 | $1,145.30 | $1,145.20 | |