| 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 | $172.82 | 4.414% | $180.4483 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.85 | 5.748% | $261.0389 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.42 | 10.253% | $241.9171 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.92 | 11.443% | $204.966 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.58 | 8.449% | $130.7678 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.49 | 4.812% | $208.0413 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.79 | 9.170% | $49.9889 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.87 | $1,277.1683 | $1,277.18 | $1,277.15 | $1,277.10 | |