| 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 | $115.74 | 11.772% | $129.3649 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.56 | 8.800% | $218.2093 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.29 | 9.211% | $80.0407 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.29 | 6.286% | $179.9316 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.54 | 13.873% | $283.02 | $283.02 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.28 | 6.692% | $147.5337 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.89 | 13.240% | $242.209 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.59 | $1,280.3092 | $1,280.30 | $1,280.30 | $1,280.20 | |