| 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 | $162.27 | 9.814% | $178.1952 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.77 | 5.462% | $231.7738 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.27 | 13.264% | $148.6817 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.52 | 6.604% | $75.1771 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.85 | 8.807% | $266.4139 | $266.41 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.66 | 9.554% | $218.7355 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.29 | 7.173% | $131.0619 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.63 | $1,250.0391 | $1,250.04 | $1,250.05 | $1,250.10 | |