| 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 | $158.73 | 11.208% | $176.5205 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.96 | 4.598% | $255.1773 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.33 | 5.531% | $223.0187 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.61 | 7.802% | $99.8354 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.52 | 11.510% | $145.5429 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.79 | 6.663% | $87.2397 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.74 | 11.804% | $224.4353 | $224.44 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.68 | $1,211.7698 | $1,211.78 | $1,211.80 | $1,211.60 | |