| 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 | $206.98 | 11.789% | $231.3809 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.88 | 3.213% | $159.8563 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.90 | 6.296% | $178.471 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.99 | 12.840% | $258.3923 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.27 | 4.487% | $179.9998 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.84 | 13.834% | $277.5728 | $277.57 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.30 | 13.144% | $213.0502 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,363.16 | $1,498.7233 | $1,498.72 | $1,498.70 | $1,498.90 | |