| 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 | $75.29 | 5.359% | $79.3248 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.56 | 12.220% | $281.1784 | $281.18 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.51 | 10.822% | $193.3955 | $193.40 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.53 | 9.432% | $252.2736 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.27 | 13.446% | $181.8199 | $181.82 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.32 | 8.214% | $201.6243 | $201.62 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.88 | 11.518% | $9.9028 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.36 | $1,199.5193 | $1,199.51 | $1,199.45 | $1,199.50 | |