| 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 | $154.99 | 13.735% | $176.2779 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.66 | 11.744% | $115.8338 | $115.83 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.35 | 7.327% | $239.7149 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.38 | 8.743% | $202.6752 | $202.68 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.63 | 10.632% | $9.5475 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.25 | 5.387% | $251.0845 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.73 | 3.580% | $223.4531 | $223.45 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.99 | $1,218.5869 | $1,218.58 | $1,218.65 | $1,218.60 | |