| 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 | $160.29 | 11.690% | $179.0279 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.55 | 7.568% | $38.2404 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.46 | 13.450% | $279.6089 | $279.61 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.74 | 13.396% | $211.7557 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.41 | 9.303% | $257.3102 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.86 | 8.737% | $147.7301 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.66 | 5.749% | $262.9555 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.97 | $1,376.6287 | $1,376.64 | $1,376.65 | $1,376.60 | |