| 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 | $157.88 | 11.625% | $176.2336 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.45 | 7.720% | $233.1599 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.44 | 11.642% | $141.1601 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.33 | 10.684% | $270.4342 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.36 | 6.701% | $188.1779 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.67 | 7.783% | $256.1679 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.52 | 3.376% | $254.8425 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,405.65 | $1,520.1761 | $1,520.17 | $1,520.20 | $1,520.20 | |