| 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 | $180.79 | 13.619% | $205.4118 | $205.41 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.49 | 5.436% | $213.4974 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.93 | 3.534% | $225.6316 | $225.63 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.94 | 8.342% | $40.0215 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.42 | 12.737% | $194.3811 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.84 | 10.369% | $251.4647 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.66 | 5.443% | $65.0162 | $65.02 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.07 | $1,195.4243 | $1,195.42 | $1,195.40 | $1,195.40 | |