| 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 | $183.47 | 4.336% | $191.4253 | $191.43 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.55 | 11.813% | $224.241 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.77 | 13.576% | $159.8809 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.74 | 7.848% | $219.7295 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.62 | 10.497% | $78.033 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.32 | 12.825% | $27.439 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.55 | 13.270% | $278.1345 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.02 | $1,178.8832 | $1,178.88 | $1,179.00 | $1,178.70 | |