| 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 | $179.43 | 13.225% | $203.1596 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.34 | 10.855% | $51.3702 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.84 | 8.652% | $230.1684 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.60 | 6.459% | $172.0377 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.37 | 9.678% | $248.2781 | $248.28 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.52 | 6.619% | $80.5187 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.66 | 5.789% | $249.3024 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.76 | $1,234.8351 | $1,234.84 | $1,234.80 | $1,234.90 | |