| 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 | $177.59 | 13.167% | $200.9733 | $200.97 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.42 | 13.562% | $282.1107 | $282.11 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.38 | 6.450% | $180.305 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.27 | 3.842% | $117.6218 | $117.62 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.49 | 7.772% | $32.8597 | $32.86 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.47 | 6.517% | $171.993 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.83 | 4.774% | $247.0885 | $247.09 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.45 | $1,232.9520 | $1,232.95 | $1,232.90 | $1,233.00 | |