| 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 | $156.94 | 12.655% | $176.8008 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.77 | 12.491% | $58.2366 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.26 | 8.239% | $263.3022 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.96 | 7.589% | $31.1578 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.29 | 12.278% | $209.1627 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.29 | 9.261% | $237.4132 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.85 | 10.286% | $221.5094 | $221.51 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.36 | $1,197.5827 | $1,197.58 | $1,197.55 | $1,197.60 | |