| 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 | $157.54 | 12.677% | $177.5113 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.32 | 13.530% | $167.2524 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.65 | 11.539% | $256.1493 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.78 | 5.433% | $13.4743 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.79 | 13.391% | $234.4812 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.41 | 10.314% | $147.1699 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.64 | 12.397% | $218.7695 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.13 | $1,214.8079 | $1,214.80 | $1,214.75 | $1,214.90 | |