| 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 | $179.48 | 13.293% | $203.3383 | $203.34 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.45 | 9.625% | $191.2408 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.25 | 5.245% | $185.4943 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.68 | 10.525% | $275.9588 | $275.96 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.92 | 4.770% | $95.2569 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.84 | 13.600% | $107.7382 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.74 | 5.312% | $199.819 | $199.82 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.36 | $1,258.8463 | $1,258.85 | $1,258.85 | $1,258.80 | |