| 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 | $185.71 | 9.198% | $202.7916 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.88 | 7.666% | $104.3068 | $104.31 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.38 | 13.334% | $272.4323 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.66 | 9.252% | $171.1542 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.47 | 13.404% | $82.1839 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.97 | 6.606% | $204.6515 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.83 | 12.762% | $232.098 | $232.10 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.90 | $1,269.6183 | $1,269.61 | $1,269.65 | $1,269.70 | |