| 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 | $157.98 | 12.293% | $177.4005 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.87 | 13.684% | $256.7781 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.85 | 5.380% | $250.6463 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.42 | 7.755% | $259.0646 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.55 | 6.523% | $113.5003 | $113.50 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.69 | 5.683% | $109.5827 | $109.58 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.98 | 6.149% | $61.5452 | $61.55 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.34 | $1,228.5177 | $1,228.52 | $1,228.55 | $1,228.50 | |