| 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 | $202.67 | 9.244% | $221.4048 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.80 | 5.299% | $171.4268 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.81 | 10.525% | $56.1578 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.80 | 4.754% | $179.9674 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.68 | 10.121% | $52.5057 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.29 | 12.461% | $126.2825 | $126.28 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.52 | 11.109% | $175.0189 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.57 | $982.7639 | $982.77 | $982.75 | $982.80 | |