| 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 | $179.43 | 12.785% | $202.3701 | $202.37 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.45 | 3.642% | $146.6016 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.99 | 12.727% | $142.0247 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.63 | 9.519% | $18.213 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.98 | 11.345% | $279.4537 | $279.45 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.25 | 3.538% | $32.3556 | $32.36 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.41 | 5.752% | $167.5217 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.14 | $988.5404 | $988.53 | $988.45 | $988.60 | |