| 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 | $181.48 | 5.358% | $191.2037 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.35 | 8.476% | $267.2306 | $267.23 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.91 | 4.355% | $84.4336 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.69 | 8.705% | $75.7565 | $75.76 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.62 | 13.666% | $159.8371 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.94 | 10.499% | $245.2415 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.32 | 10.796% | $271.8047 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.31 | $1,295.5077 | $1,295.50 | $1,295.55 | $1,295.40 | |