| 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 | $181.77 | 10.482% | $200.8231 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.88 | 7.144% | $215.2309 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.81 | 3.145% | $176.182 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.26 | 9.561% | $208.4508 | $208.45 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.58 | 12.785% | $276.9774 | $276.98 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.42 | 8.849% | $169.1731 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.55 | 13.588% | $182.3655 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.27 | $1,429.2028 | $1,429.20 | $1,429.20 | $1,429.30 | |