| 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 | $157.80 | 13.185% | $178.6059 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.49 | 13.689% | $262.0418 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.69 | 12.861% | $280.674 | $280.67 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.92 | 12.210% | $152.5158 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.56 | 10.799% | $142.4432 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.95 | 12.627% | $215.0613 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.81 | 8.427% | $260.0188 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,332.22 | $1,491.3608 | $1,491.36 | $1,491.30 | $1,491.30 | |