| 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 | $175.74 | 12.804% | $198.2417 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.39 | 7.219% | $71.1827 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.78 | 10.498% | $253.9023 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.33 | 6.833% | $100.7756 | $100.78 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.88 | 10.833% | $276.9495 | $276.95 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.85 | 6.575% | $167.1629 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.39 | 7.355% | $158.2305 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.36 | $1,226.4452 | $1,226.44 | $1,226.50 | $1,226.40 | |