| 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 | $158.25 | 13.208% | $179.1517 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.91 | 6.521% | $233.1851 | $233.19 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.29 | 6.860% | $224.7159 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.60 | 7.636% | $150.2599 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.92 | 7.439% | $82.6421 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.77 | 9.652% | $188.3492 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.47 | 13.640% | $218.7229 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.21 | $1,277.0268 | $1,277.03 | $1,277.00 | $1,277.00 | |