| 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 | $178.98 | 12.727% | $201.7588 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.85 | 10.367% | $81.506 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.66 | 6.149% | $255.4582 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.57 | 7.297% | $139.0247 | $139.02 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.46 | 5.427% | $98.5321 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.27 | 4.873% | $22.3065 | $22.31 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.47 | 13.181% | $146.5354 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.26 | $945.1217 | $945.13 | $945.10 | $945.10 | |