| 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 | $180.28 | 13.596% | $204.7909 | $204.79 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.74 | 5.716% | $117.0699 | $117.07 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.68 | 10.120% | $227.596 | $227.60 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.59 | 11.157% | $115.1475 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.87 | 8.683% | $240.0481 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.45 | 5.417% | $54.237 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.46 | 9.732% | $249.5964 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.07 | $1,208.4858 | $1,208.50 | $1,208.50 | $1,208.40 | |