| 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 | $178.48 | 11.178% | $198.4305 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.33 | 12.117% | $189.8477 | $189.85 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.55 | 8.626% | $225.4533 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.66 | 8.600% | $153.8428 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.30 | 9.682% | $203.2407 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.75 | 7.190% | $243.0533 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.30 | 9.674% | $46.3921 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.37 | $1,260.2604 | $1,260.25 | $1,260.30 | $1,260.20 | |