| 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 | $183.48 | 12.358% | $206.1545 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.26 | 3.619% | $181.6027 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.93 | 8.796% | $164.2058 | $164.21 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.71 | 4.784% | $212.4076 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.65 | 13.745% | $137.2333 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.26 | 7.133% | $28.1331 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.95 | 11.518% | $269.8178 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.24 | $1,199.5548 | $1,199.55 | $1,199.55 | $1,199.50 | |