| 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 | $157.54 | 10.195% | $173.6012 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.51 | 13.753% | $206.4731 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.81 | 11.840% | $276.0323 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.38 | 9.529% | $194.2825 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.52 | 11.328% | $22.8445 | $22.84 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.86 | 13.853% | $20.3341 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.36 | 11.202% | $221.6923 | $221.69 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.98 | $1,115.2600 | $1,115.24 | $1,115.30 | $1,115.20 | |