| 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 | $119.96 | 5.676% | $126.7689 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.71 | 7.631% | $179.4316 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.82 | 4.197% | $187.367 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.57 | 5.275% | $157.4598 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.69 | 10.352% | $16.2107 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.77 | 7.663% | $238.7642 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.53 | 8.361% | $271.4768 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.05 | $1,177.4790 | $1,177.48 | $1,177.45 | $1,177.60 | |