| 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 | $158.86 | 12.289% | $178.3823 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.32 | 9.122% | $140.0254 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.75 | 12.359% | $97.4714 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.70 | 3.382% | $195.0818 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.55 | 8.608% | $242.7932 | $242.79 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.61 | 7.647% | $203.033 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.95 | 9.154% | $148.3949 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.74 | $1,205.1820 | $1,205.17 | $1,205.25 | $1,205.20 | |