| 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 | $184.39 | 13.244% | $208.8106 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.33 | 7.273% | $195.5909 | $195.59 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.73 | 3.264% | $181.4658 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.71 | 6.730% | $85.0745 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.74 | 5.402% | $240.0425 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.69 | 8.702% | $204.0228 | $204.02 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.72 | 5.418% | $156.7776 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.31 | $1,271.7847 | $1,271.78 | $1,271.75 | $1,271.80 | |