| 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 | $160.47 | 12.519% | $180.5592 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.25 | 7.172% | $74.2166 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.63 | 8.609% | $251.571 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.94 | 3.141% | $242.3195 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.56 | 5.733% | $122.1851 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.77 | 5.656% | $218.4649 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.38 | 11.630% | $187.9626 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.00 | $1,277.2789 | $1,277.28 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.40 | |