| 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 | $178.78 | 11.424% | $199.2038 | $199.20 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.65 | 5.234% | $139.5929 | $139.59 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.87 | 7.393% | $182.4285 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.52 | 9.389% | $220.4407 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.65 | 8.766% | $135.5768 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.81 | 3.662% | $249.6285 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.31 | 3.695% | $129.9402 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.59 | $1,256.8114 | $1,256.81 | $1,256.90 | $1,256.70 | |