| 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 | $156.69 | 11.837% | $175.2374 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.99 | 12.324% | $189.8163 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.93 | 10.857% | $217.2021 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.79 | 8.787% | $55.2529 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.97 | 11.793% | $7.792 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.33 | 10.376% | $235.4651 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.70 | 9.830% | $274.2455 | $274.25 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.40 | $1,155.0113 | $1,155.02 | $1,155.00 | $1,155.00 | |