| 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 | $158.48 | 13.599% | $180.0317 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.56 | 7.705% | $250.4787 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.54 | 13.521% | $69.8608 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.28 | 9.256% | $267.9831 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.89 | 7.365% | $198.5071 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.85 | 12.144% | $243.1843 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.57 | 4.667% | $262.2641 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,350.17 | $1,472.3098 | $1,472.30 | $1,472.35 | $1,472.40 | |