| 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 | $180.77 | 11.450% | $201.4682 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.47 | 5.829% | $196.281 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.63 | 7.317% | $235.7003 | $235.70 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.47 | 11.283% | $80.6468 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.74 | 8.530% | $208.0954 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.32 | 10.513% | $184.9104 | $184.91 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.45 | 7.693% | $236.3323 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.85 | $1,343.4344 | $1,343.44 | $1,343.45 | $1,343.40 | |