| 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 | $241.83 | 13.387% | $274.2038 | $274.20 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.87 | 13.482% | $80.4247 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.71 | 5.160% | $164.7962 | $164.80 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.60 | 11.384% | $278.0145 | $278.01 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.73 | 12.724% | $92.1293 | $92.13 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.32 | 3.612% | $178.5442 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.41 | 6.320% | $117.3879 | $117.39 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.47 | $1,185.5006 | $1,185.49 | $1,185.50 | $1,185.40 | |