| 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 | $183.79 | 11.333% | $204.6189 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.56 | 3.621% | $204.7136 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.63 | 6.617% | $177.6559 | $177.66 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.47 | 8.478% | $58.0032 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.60 | 13.177% | $31.2369 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.45 | 6.856% | $259.0724 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.35 | 11.280% | $224.0623 | $224.06 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.85 | $1,159.3632 | $1,159.36 | $1,159.30 | $1,159.40 | |