| 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 | $179.42 | 12.225% | $201.3541 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.25 | 12.544% | $262.5089 | $262.51 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.29 | 13.635% | $135.5552 | $135.56 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.70 | 12.337% | $95.1494 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.79 | 6.407% | $21.0579 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.55 | 12.438% | $90.5688 | $90.57 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.49 | 9.463% | $197.5698 | $197.57 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.49 | $1,003.7641 | $1,003.77 | $1,003.70 | $1,003.90 | |