| 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 | $181.78 | 12.315% | $204.1662 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.39 | 4.853% | $89.534 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.42 | 3.107% | $154.0625 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.25 | 9.311% | $235.2919 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.58 | 8.540% | $260.0401 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.32 | 13.797% | $61.8145 | $61.81 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.61 | 13.683% | $68.9033 | $68.90 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.35 | $1,073.8125 | $1,073.80 | $1,073.80 | $1,073.80 | |