| 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 | $185.52 | 11.787% | $207.3872 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.66 | 11.201% | $260.9443 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.49 | 4.667% | $126.1133 | $126.11 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.27 | 12.525% | $75.6956 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.72 | 8.396% | $251.1752 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.32 | 8.828% | $187.5324 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.97 | 12.521% | $169.873 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.95 | $1,278.7210 | $1,278.72 | $1,278.75 | $1,278.70 | |