| 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 | $179.99 | 12.476% | $202.4456 | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.65 | 7.494% | $8.2233 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.78 | 8.568% | $92.044 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.89 | 12.329% | $276.2058 | $276.21 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.78 | 10.169% | $179.3331 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.87 | 7.616% | $154.8271 | $154.83 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.58 | 13.516% | $282.1781 | $282.18 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.54 | $1,195.2570 | $1,195.26 | $1,195.30 | $1,195.10 | |