| 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 | $170.70 | 12.718% | $192.4096 | $192.41 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.73 | 6.833% | $149.2778 | $149.28 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.40 | 7.705% | $201.8392 | $201.84 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.34 | 6.163% | $29.025 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.38 | 9.639% | $181.321 | $181.32 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.87 | 12.741% | $14.5098 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.65 | 8.804% | $261.8368 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.07 | $1,030.2192 | $1,030.23 | $1,030.25 | $1,030.10 | |