| 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 | $177.77 | 13.442% | $201.6658 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.60 | 11.525% | $278.3664 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.64 | 4.298% | $166.5013 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.57 | 13.605% | $42.6814 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.25 | 5.218% | $232.7948 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.60 | 12.571% | $188.669 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.45 | 7.375% | $200.2007 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.88 | $1,310.8794 | $1,310.88 | $1,310.85 | $1,311.00 | |