| 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 | $217.68 | 11.518% | $242.7524 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.92 | 10.498% | $132.5092 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.46 | 13.648% | $189.1785 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.28 | 11.193% | $174.8844 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.89 | 12.565% | $279.0374 | $279.04 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.91 | 5.742% | $110.9339 | $110.93 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.44 | 8.739% | $48.3236 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.58 | $1,177.6194 | $1,177.61 | $1,177.65 | $1,177.60 | |