| 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 | $181.47 | 13.198% | $205.4204 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.28 | 9.615% | $249.133 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.60 | 3.717% | $5.8082 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.85 | 12.706% | $124.9346 | $124.93 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.83 | 8.601% | $68.234 | $68.23 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.98 | 13.545% | $172.5657 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.99 | 10.779% | $54.2706 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.00 | $880.3665 | $880.36 | $880.35 | $880.30 | |