| 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 | $162.71 | 11.385% | $181.2345 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.74 | 13.639% | $238.3464 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.55 | 9.804% | $263.0355 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.82 | 9.177% | $218.1575 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.58 | 12.466% | $266.0721 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.25 | 11.115% | $139.1715 | $139.17 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.45 | 4.570% | $131.1831 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.10 | $1,437.2006 | $1,437.20 | $1,437.20 | $1,437.20 | |