| 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 | $157.83 | 13.181% | $178.6336 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.80 | 12.300% | $274.9104 | $274.91 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.59 | 7.361% | $56.4611 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.95 | 10.135% | $186.0731 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.31 | 8.672% | $268.7567 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.84 | 6.169% | $148.4667 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.38 | 8.736% | $203.7495 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.70 | $1,317.0511 | $1,317.05 | $1,317.00 | $1,317.10 | |