| 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 | $179.90 | 12.720% | $202.7833 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.70 | 10.720% | $148.0326 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.45 | 8.614% | $51.5373 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.30 | 8.110% | $221.9498 | $221.95 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.97 | 3.439% | $162.3682 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.72 | 6.212% | $255.6735 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.45 | 13.683% | $232.4249 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.49 | $1,274.7696 | $1,274.76 | $1,274.75 | $1,274.70 | |