| 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 | $179.80 | 4.332% | $187.5889 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.75 | 9.324% | $80.6265 | $80.63 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.78 | 10.583% | $182.2187 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.81 | 13.437% | $278.8395 | $278.84 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.70 | 4.776% | $30.0707 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.86 | 13.663% | $261.2658 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.48 | 10.430% | $248.9976 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.18 | $1,269.6077 | $1,269.62 | $1,269.60 | $1,269.60 | |