| 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 | $177.74 | 13.702% | $202.0939 | $202.09 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.91 | 13.835% | $210.4923 | $210.49 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.97 | 11.611% | $263.3685 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.73 | 7.608% | $148.2085 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.41 | 10.636% | $40.2826 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.61 | 12.849% | $261.3696 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.38 | 11.210% | $192.8159 | $192.82 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.75 | $1,318.6313 | $1,318.63 | $1,318.60 | $1,318.70 | |