| 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 | $137.80 | 12.500% | $155.025 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.76 | 5.519% | $85.2171 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.36 | 11.405% | $203.1582 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.27 | 11.235% | $249.4667 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.42 | 9.585% | $106.7577 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.51 | 8.284% | $264.7652 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.98 | 8.160% | $253.0728 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.10 | $1,317.4627 | $1,317.48 | $1,317.40 | $1,317.60 | |