| 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 | $224.71 | 12.666% | $253.1718 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.27 | 9.123% | $175.9827 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.37 | 5.465% | $124.8389 | $124.84 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.33 | 10.154% | $35.6128 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.39 | 13.733% | $190.3777 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.69 | 7.372% | $157.504 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.68 | 10.665% | $23.9922 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.44 | $961.4801 | $961.47 | $961.50 | $961.50 | |