| 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 | $178.52 | 10.527% | $197.3128 | $197.31 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.50 | 5.624% | $78.6899 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.92 | 6.510% | $125.5966 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.63 | 12.291% | $242.1331 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.78 | 5.348% | $145.1485 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.58 | 12.503% | $277.4099 | $277.41 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.39 | 4.258% | $218.3058 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.32 | $1,284.5966 | $1,284.60 | $1,284.60 | $1,284.50 | |