| 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 | $184.67 | 7.857% | $199.1795 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.53 | 6.412% | $253.8245 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.40 | 10.425% | $268.7745 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.65 | 7.482% | $178.0439 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.79 | 10.347% | $243.6351 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.70 | 10.568% | $96.9681 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.29 | 12.137% | $259.3617 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,372.03 | $1,499.7873 | $1,499.78 | $1,499.75 | $1,499.80 | |