| 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 | $181.78 | 11.360% | $202.4302 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.52 | 5.491% | $60.6784 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.32 | 12.650% | $197.498 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.55 | 7.442% | $247.7075 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.78 | 4.554% | $24.8629 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.81 | 11.456% | $142.4519 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.42 | 13.845% | $279.3984 | $279.40 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.18 | $1,155.0273 | $1,155.03 | $1,155.05 | $1,155.10 | |