| 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 | $179.86 | 12.541% | $202.4162 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.46 | 13.707% | $60.7878 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.54 | 10.524% | $157.5409 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.55 | 5.737% | $215.2277 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.90 | 6.134% | $225.9593 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.80 | 5.793% | $154.2462 | $154.25 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.42 | 3.166% | $175.8155 | $175.82 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.53 | $1,191.9936 | $1,192.01 | $1,192.00 | $1,191.90 | |