| 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 | $156.25 | 13.590% | $177.4844 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.60 | 7.164% | $166.7472 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.53 | 12.167% | $152.0199 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.68 | 8.113% | $206.1499 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.51 | 11.210% | $200.7452 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.50 | 12.800% | $216.012 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.87 | 11.429% | $175.913 | $175.91 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.94 | $1,295.0716 | $1,295.07 | $1,295.05 | $1,294.90 | |