| 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 | $178.57 | 12.698% | $201.2448 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.28 | 9.124% | $165.0828 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.70 | 13.208% | $279.2841 | $279.28 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.90 | 8.654% | $235.6705 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.74 | 10.518% | $39.4991 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.39 | 13.812% | $206.4436 | $206.44 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.65 | 11.389% | $148.8714 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.23 | $1,276.0963 | $1,276.08 | $1,276.10 | $1,276.10 | |