| 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 | $177.39 | 12.632% | $199.7979 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.86 | 4.671% | $179.8876 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.45 | 12.201% | $151.9763 | $151.98 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.39 | 3.868% | $138.5495 | $138.55 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.79 | 12.648% | $199.1504 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.69 | 11.798% | $176.2943 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.84 | 10.550% | $205.4461 | $205.45 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.41 | $1,251.1021 | $1,251.11 | $1,251.15 | $1,251.10 | |