| 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 | $157.49 | 11.798% | $176.0707 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.44 | 5.840% | $212.1457 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.50 | 5.576% | $215.9029 | $215.90 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.47 | 6.405% | $200.5415 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.98 | 7.127% | $147.8138 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.51 | 6.260% | $259.8163 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.39 | 6.541% | $180.4698 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,302.78 | $1,392.7607 | $1,392.76 | $1,392.70 | $1,392.70 | |