| 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 | $187.93 | 7.376% | $201.7917 | $201.79 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.40 | 12.298% | $272.2104 | $272.21 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.89 | 13.625% | $272.575 | $272.58 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.73 | 6.472% | $61.4663 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.34 | 11.158% | $276.0498 | $276.05 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.94 | 11.666% | $145.0988 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.27 | 9.493% | $190.8135 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.50 | $1,420.0055 | $1,420.01 | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | |