| 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 | $160.38 | 9.872% | $176.2127 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.32 | 9.615% | $176.8309 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.62 | 13.397% | $232.0329 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.33 | 3.717% | $132.0629 | $132.06 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.56 | 5.684% | $215.1304 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.45 | 6.835% | $236.5861 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.33 | 13.225% | $249.4686 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,298.99 | $1,418.3245 | $1,418.32 | $1,418.35 | $1,418.30 | |