| 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 | $179.25 | 12.248% | $201.2045 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.28 | 13.671% | $177.645 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.66 | 9.369% | $42.2821 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.39 | 6.188% | $258.451 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.45 | 13.763% | $160.9178 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.78 | 11.226% | $142.1246 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.29 | 13.794% | $89.0893 | $89.09 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.10 | $1,071.7143 | $1,071.71 | $1,071.70 | $1,071.70 | |