| 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 | $178.68 | 13.707% | $203.1717 | $203.17 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.95 | 13.402% | $200.6648 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.76 | 8.321% | $259.7104 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.67 | 8.769% | $216.0914 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.65 | 8.329% | $130.6989 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.36 | 12.480% | $31.8993 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.75 | 12.820% | $237.7682 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.82 | $1,280.0047 | $1,280.00 | $1,279.95 | $1,280.10 | |