| 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 | $177.50 | 13.676% | $201.7749 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.41 | 12.635% | $265.1541 | $265.15 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.85 | 3.405% | $44.309 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.75 | 9.409% | $208.6977 | $208.70 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.40 | 12.470% | $67.9319 | $67.93 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.64 | 4.420% | $157.2983 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.79 | 10.819% | $277.923 | $277.92 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.34 | $1,223.0889 | $1,223.08 | $1,223.05 | $1,223.10 | |