| 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 | $178.38 | 13.786% | $202.9715 | $202.97 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.63 | 12.862% | $146.303 | $146.30 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.42 | 11.744% | $69.7506 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.32 | 10.422% | $178.1328 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.73 | 9.801% | $160.013 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.73 | 5.863% | $32.5317 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.27 | 5.232% | $41.3246 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.48 | $831.0272 | $831.01 | $831.00 | $831.00 | |