| 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 | $157.27 | 12.217% | $176.4837 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.44 | 10.489% | $150.7512 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.33 | 10.868% | $218.7758 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.37 | 6.293% | $221.4827 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.76 | 12.548% | $225.9514 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.60 | 4.707% | $252.9721 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.90 | 5.834% | $172.4036 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.67 | $1,418.8205 | $1,418.81 | $1,418.85 | $1,419.00 | |