| 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 | $180.25 | 4.692% | $188.7073 | $188.71 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.47 | 7.811% | $259.2531 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.88 | 8.788% | $215.2697 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.31 | 4.622% | $84.0219 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.33 | 11.126% | $273.7367 | $273.74 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.25 | 8.650% | $266.4641 | $266.46 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.99 | 3.793% | $260.5101 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,441.48 | $1,547.9629 | $1,547.96 | $1,547.90 | $1,548.00 | |