| 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 | $179.60 | 12.680% | $202.3733 | $202.37 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.31 | 3.174% | $194.287 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.74 | 5.102% | $181.5532 | $181.55 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.74 | 4.823% | $156.962 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.62 | 6.342% | $260.1338 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.94 | 6.603% | $199.2836 | $199.28 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.68 | 6.740% | $77.5786 | $77.58 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.63 | $1,272.1715 | $1,272.16 | $1,272.20 | $1,272.30 | |