| 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 | $178.67 | 12.187% | $200.4445 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.87 | 4.806% | $206.3316 | $206.33 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.35 | 10.765% | $166.5352 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.50 | 13.860% | $276.1105 | $276.11 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.65 | 7.584% | $176.0612 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.27 | 12.436% | $278.0205 | $278.02 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.38 | 3.685% | $157.9952 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,331.69 | $1,461.4987 | $1,461.50 | $1,461.50 | $1,461.40 | |