| 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 | $161.47 | 12.222% | $181.2049 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.48 | 3.125% | $65.4638 | $65.46 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.86 | 9.677% | $81.0074 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.89 | 12.649% | $247.7039 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.78 | 7.267% | $21.2174 | $21.22 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.71 | 12.347% | $115.3916 | $115.39 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.68 | 13.301% | $90.2782 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.87 | $802.2672 | $802.26 | $802.25 | $802.30 | |