| 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 | $174.51 | 13.565% | $198.1823 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.60 | 13.453% | $258.219 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.81 | 11.565% | $159.326 | $159.33 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.32 | 4.266% | $79.5758 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.91 | 8.282% | $258.6965 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.99 | 7.813% | $78.6927 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.56 | 8.494% | $101.507 | $101.51 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.70 | $1,134.1993 | $1,134.21 | $1,134.25 | $1,134.20 | |