| 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 | $185.27 | 9.506% | $202.8818 | $202.88 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.50 | 11.651% | $264.0546 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.49 | 11.688% | $258.5466 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.44 | 3.560% | $179.6145 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.43 | 11.504% | $180.0009 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.53 | 6.727% | $28.3147 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.75 | 10.553% | $167.7642 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.41 | $1,281.1773 | $1,281.16 | $1,281.15 | $1,281.20 | |