| 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 | $179.97 | 13.491% | $204.2498 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.54 | 7.441% | $129.5094 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.54 | 3.400% | $130.8424 | $130.84 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.37 | 9.383% | $243.235 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.43 | 5.348% | $132.138 | $132.14 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.59 | 4.162% | $241.2288 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.48 | 3.846% | $6.7292 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.92 | $1,087.9326 | $1,087.94 | $1,088.00 | $1,087.70 | |