| 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 | $158.91 | 11.437% | $177.0845 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.99 | 11.123% | $264.4616 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.72 | 10.478% | $209.5989 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.47 | 3.478% | $21.1819 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.46 | 6.622% | $166.8208 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.55 | 13.823% | $214.6133 | $214.61 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.43 | 8.476% | $238.0289 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.53 | $1,291.7899 | $1,291.78 | $1,291.80 | $1,291.80 | |