| 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 | $180.78 | 12.182% | $202.8026 | $202.80 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.96 | 13.490% | $281.4098 | $281.41 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.94 | 8.293% | $229.5162 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.54 | 10.688% | $143.3852 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.45 | 7.459% | $74.6303 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.60 | 12.842% | $94.3359 | $94.34 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.43 | 10.576% | $156.3876 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.70 | $1,182.4676 | $1,182.48 | $1,182.50 | $1,182.40 | |