| 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 | $179.68 | 12.617% | $202.3502 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.44 | 12.772% | $79.4366 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.88 | 7.172% | $50.2422 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.38 | 4.345% | $125.6105 | $125.61 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.30 | 6.435% | $208.9319 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.96 | 4.145% | $15.5801 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.97 | 3.596% | $240.3116 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.61 | $922.4631 | $922.46 | $922.50 | $922.40 | |