| 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 | $162.48 | 9.582% | $178.0488 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.94 | 12.460% | $277.7087 | $277.71 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.69 | 6.838% | $96.8914 | $96.89 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.61 | 12.538% | $255.0224 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.72 | 12.476% | $147.0286 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.54 | 8.637% | $237.4153 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.52 | 9.838% | $67.5723 | $67.57 | $67.55 | $67.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.50 | $1,259.6875 | $1,259.69 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.60 | |