| 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 | $180.29 | 4.391% | $188.2065 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.81 | 8.532% | $211.4312 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.61 | 13.308% | $271.4973 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.60 | 12.872% | $77.4302 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.68 | 10.700% | $271.9678 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.87 | 12.376% | $196.5119 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.43 | 5.661% | $179.0214 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.29 | $1,396.0663 | $1,396.07 | $1,396.05 | $1,396.00 | |