| 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 | $159.62 | 12.564% | $179.6747 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.69 | 9.649% | $184.9669 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.69 | 11.568% | $184.857 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.58 | 13.794% | $261.2483 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.69 | 3.854% | $209.4631 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.49 | 3.174% | $201.6949 | $201.69 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.72 | 11.850% | $269.2453 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.48 | $1,491.1502 | $1,491.15 | $1,491.10 | $1,491.20 | |