| 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 | $159.98 | 11.431% | $178.2673 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.77 | 10.565% | $149.0085 | $149.01 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.84 | 9.140% | $249.756 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.88 | 10.443% | $217.4402 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.68 | 5.209% | $226.9148 | $226.91 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.61 | 3.655% | $227.6367 | $227.64 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.43 | 8.503% | $250.0235 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,386.19 | $1,499.0470 | $1,499.05 | $1,499.00 | $1,499.00 | |