| 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 | $181.50 | 11.524% | $202.4161 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.36 | 10.457% | $234.5665 | $234.57 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.75 | 4.169% | $215.3694 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.42 | 9.587% | $228.4012 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.88 | 9.786% | $85.5013 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.99 | 13.342% | $16.99 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.26 | 13.427% | $178.3753 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.16 | $1,161.6198 | $1,161.63 | $1,161.60 | $1,161.70 | |