| 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 | $156.71 | 12.338% | $176.0449 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.51 | 12.514% | $150.2174 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.40 | 3.310% | $246.291 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.38 | 12.404% | $219.6149 | $219.61 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.94 | 8.650% | $48.8273 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.34 | 7.528% | $212.1958 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.99 | 12.156% | $168.2228 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.27 | $1,221.4141 | $1,221.41 | $1,221.40 | $1,221.30 | |