| 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 | $137.38 | 11.529% | $153.2185 | $153.22 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.59 | 11.793% | $55.4381 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.99 | 4.188% | $179.1929 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.36 | 3.169% | $179.8855 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.32 | 11.360% | $178.5324 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.77 | 11.624% | $225.2237 | $225.22 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.75 | 12.531% | $277.6702 | $277.67 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.16 | $1,249.1613 | $1,249.16 | $1,249.15 | $1,249.10 | |