| 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 | $179.40 | 12.195% | $201.2778 | $201.28 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.78 | 3.824% | $83.869 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.81 | 3.228% | $83.4185 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.42 | 8.305% | $146.6666 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.31 | 12.579% | $232.2617 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.40 | 9.189% | $226.458 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.47 | 11.753% | $104.4555 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.59 | $1,078.4071 | $1,078.42 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.60 | |