| 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 | $181.88 | 11.594% | $202.9672 | $202.97 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.69 | 6.215% | $232.2816 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.45 | 3.221% | $85.1057 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.38 | 9.736% | $144.1712 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.77 | 11.676% | $182.8918 | $182.89 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.52 | 6.480% | $142.1721 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.84 | 9.127% | $258.4564 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.53 | $1,248.0460 | $1,248.05 | $1,248.00 | $1,248.20 | |