| 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 | $156.33 | 11.801% | $174.7785 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.42 | 7.624% | $129.6008 | $129.60 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.84 | 6.733% | $266.6617 | $266.66 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.38 | 4.864% | $79.0465 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.99 | 4.418% | $210.9139 | $210.91 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.61 | 6.641% | $76.3656 | $76.37 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.50 | 6.723% | $223.5847 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.07 | $1,160.9517 | $1,160.95 | $1,160.95 | $1,161.00 | |