| 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 | $176.73 | 13.131% | $199.9364 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.98 | 7.743% | $130.3475 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.76 | 8.843% | $240.2818 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.43 | 8.803% | $97.3025 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.52 | 10.465% | $117.6673 | $117.67 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.74 | 6.497% | $249.9911 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.59 | 3.390% | $179.4747 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.75 | $1,215.0013 | $1,215.00 | $1,215.00 | $1,215.00 | |