| 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 | $156.42 | 12.380% | $175.7848 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.52 | 4.661% | $241.2645 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.81 | 8.134% | $217.1439 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.58 | 10.364% | $58.0294 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.30 | 10.327% | $174.6476 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.55 | 12.419% | $247.9401 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.39 | 8.530% | $72.0531 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.57 | $1,186.8634 | $1,186.85 | $1,186.90 | $1,186.80 | |