| 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 | $155.58 | 12.534% | $175.0804 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.60 | 4.586% | $141.8186 | $141.82 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.32 | 8.351% | $248.4705 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.52 | 9.335% | $195.1848 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.48 | 11.686% | $221.6744 | $221.67 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.40 | 13.230% | $80.8462 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.89 | 5.504% | $228.8276 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.79 | $1,291.9025 | $1,291.90 | $1,291.90 | $1,291.90 | |