| 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 | $179.28 | 13.151% | $202.8571 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.91 | 12.548% | $206.987 | $206.99 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.52 | 7.873% | $146.1895 | $146.19 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.46 | 13.834% | $273.7252 | $273.73 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.79 | 3.406% | $31.8387 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.98 | 9.371% | $182.6277 | $182.63 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.93 | 7.779% | $217.6381 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.87 | $1,261.8633 | $1,261.88 | $1,261.95 | $1,261.80 | |