| 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 | $158.79 | 10.304% | $175.1517 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.45 | 12.469% | $276.0552 | $276.06 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.30 | 9.511% | $230.3016 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.47 | 3.578% | $190.0346 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.85 | 5.667% | $101.2818 | $101.28 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.67 | 9.575% | $104.8304 | $104.83 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.71 | 13.430% | $190.2335 | $190.23 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.24 | $1,267.8888 | $1,267.88 | $1,267.95 | $1,267.90 | |