| 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 | $179.79 | 12.621% | $202.4813 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.26 | 3.353% | $209.0418 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.74 | 8.623% | $256.0679 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.93 | 11.596% | $275.564 | $275.56 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.92 | 7.843% | $206.9723 | $206.97 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.41 | 7.419% | $189.4979 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.51 | 5.273% | $218.452 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,440.56 | $1,558.0772 | $1,558.07 | $1,558.05 | $1,558.20 | |