| 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 | $179.79 | 8.614% | $195.2771 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.49 | 3.509% | $230.2972 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.37 | 6.869% | $260.0871 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.57 | 11.269% | $39.5784 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.71 | 7.106% | $13.6132 | $13.61 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.66 | 12.156% | $162.2449 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.76 | 7.359% | $147.8978 | $147.90 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.35 | $1,048.9957 | $1,049.00 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.00 | |