| 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 | $187.57 | 13.871% | $213.5878 | $213.59 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.50 | 7.781% | $86.7637 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.53 | 7.856% | $195.791 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.73 | 8.405% | $179.6596 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.43 | 11.718% | $83.1517 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.90 | 3.577% | $248.4812 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.55 | 9.417% | $267.5793 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.21 | $1,275.0143 | $1,275.01 | $1,275.05 | $1,275.20 | |