| 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 | $176.72 | 13.614% | $200.7787 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.58 | 5.110% | $87.8509 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.39 | 8.365% | $54.6051 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.98 | 4.191% | $181.2715 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.81 | 7.586% | $265.533 | $265.53 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.44 | 13.224% | $236.0041 | $236.00 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.33 | 8.330% | $269.0159 | $269.02 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.25 | $1,295.0592 | $1,295.06 | $1,295.05 | $1,295.10 | |