| 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 | $158.38 | 11.288% | $176.2579 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.55 | 8.750% | $68.0231 | $68.02 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 10.606% | $254.8252 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.30 | 10.255% | $80.8169 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.36 | 7.215% | $259.8463 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.81 | 5.561% | $219.3663 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.75 | 12.324% | $203.0256 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.54 | $1,262.1613 | $1,262.18 | $1,262.15 | $1,262.10 | |