| 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 | $178.72 | 13.445% | $202.7489 | $202.75 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.48 | 12.809% | $281.4359 | $281.44 | $281.45 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.31 | 9.298% | $255.0032 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.89 | 5.214% | $250.2936 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.28 | 10.374% | $51.0811 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.34 | 7.765% | $87.6561 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.76 | 9.745% | $184.1082 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.78 | $1,312.3270 | $1,312.33 | $1,312.35 | $1,312.30 | |