| 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 | $185.99 | 11.702% | $207.7545 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.32 | 11.425% | $251.0628 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.84 | 7.740% | $167.902 | $167.90 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.80 | 9.525% | $218.831 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.44 | 10.726% | $178.7561 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.72 | 7.773% | $207.7001 | $207.70 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.40 | 12.478% | $147.7961 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.51 | $1,379.8026 | $1,379.80 | $1,379.80 | $1,379.90 | |