| 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 | $159.70 | 11.686% | $178.3625 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.49 | 13.332% | $227.2193 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.86 | 12.844% | $123.9704 | $123.97 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.85 | 5.194% | $119.7634 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.96 | 8.564% | $205.1425 | $205.14 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.57 | 6.522% | $36.8247 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.72 | 12.167% | $270.0084 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.15 | $1,161.2912 | $1,161.28 | $1,161.20 | $1,161.30 | |