| 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 | $180.72 | 8.537% | $196.1481 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.63 | 13.310% | $135.5528 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.81 | 12.852% | $117.1517 | $117.15 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.74 | 11.726% | $124.8426 | $124.84 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.32 | 4.276% | $179.6884 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.45 | 9.871% | $254.2964 | $254.30 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.77 | 11.691% | $254.3986 | $254.40 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.44 | $1,262.0786 | $1,262.08 | $1,262.10 | $1,262.10 | |