| 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 | $228.28 | 9.677% | $250.3707 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.53 | 3.795% | $177.0016 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.26 | 13.650% | $180.999 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.32 | 4.320% | $48.321 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.74 | 4.556% | $14.366 | $14.37 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.88 | 12.129% | $218.517 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.56 | 11.514% | $179.0469 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.57 | $1,068.6222 | $1,068.63 | $1,068.55 | $1,068.60 | |