| 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 | $160.60 | 13.483% | $182.2537 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.27 | 6.785% | $143.3802 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.84 | 11.720% | $228.8472 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.29 | 4.171% | $87.8057 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.29 | 12.456% | $195.9996 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.95 | 9.192% | $194.3072 | $194.31 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.83 | 10.429% | $237.2346 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.07 | $1,269.8282 | $1,269.83 | $1,269.85 | $1,269.80 | |