| 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 | $179.83 | 10.335% | $198.4154 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.56 | 5.668% | $130.5634 | $130.56 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.52 | 5.867% | $227.1059 | $227.11 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.39 | 10.230% | $33.4989 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.95 | 9.391% | $22.9174 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.89 | 10.784% | $277.946 | $277.95 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.31 | 11.403% | $272.1687 | $272.17 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.45 | $1,162.6157 | $1,162.63 | $1,162.55 | $1,162.60 | |