| 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 | $157.50 | 11.336% | $175.3542 | $175.35 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.75 | 12.596% | $68.4021 | $68.40 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.98 | 6.428% | $18.0715 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.39 | 12.421% | $166.8215 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.64 | 11.616% | $237.3403 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.83 | 5.478% | $216.0506 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.69 | 3.293% | $249.6489 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.78 | $1,131.6891 | $1,131.68 | $1,131.65 | $1,131.70 | |