| 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 | $178.92 | 13.331% | $202.7718 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.94 | 4.530% | $86.6972 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.82 | 5.206% | $249.1488 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.73 | 7.476% | $76.0178 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.76 | 4.481% | $219.1593 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.46 | 13.775% | $256.5171 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.47 | 9.402% | $143.8308 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.10 | $1,234.1428 | $1,234.15 | $1,234.10 | $1,234.10 | |