| 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 | $178.80 | 13.242% | $202.4767 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.27 | 10.392% | $158.1586 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.69 | 5.661% | $234.2399 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.57 | 7.408% | $43.5754 | $43.58 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.74 | 8.746% | $121.5128 | $121.51 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.27 | 6.117% | $127.6269 | $127.63 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.51 | 4.728% | $71.7492 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.85 | $959.3395 | $959.35 | $959.40 | $959.30 | |