| 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 | $181.80 | 10.440% | $200.7799 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.56 | 6.501% | $261.5239 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.50 | 9.201% | $260.4444 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.80 | 12.158% | $79.4079 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.93 | 10.703% | $164.87 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.27 | 4.720% | $18.0851 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.74 | 8.516% | $174.4286 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.60 | $1,159.5398 | $1,159.54 | $1,159.55 | $1,159.50 | |