| 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 | $178.60 | 13.358% | $202.4574 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.95 | 7.668% | $36.5533 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.66 | 3.819% | $141.879 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.88 | 11.439% | $12.1246 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.72 | 10.356% | $145.3609 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.62 | 3.367% | $84.3681 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.48 | 12.720% | $268.8147 | $268.81 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.91 | $891.5580 | $891.55 | $891.50 | $891.70 | |