| 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 | $180.56 | 9.776% | $198.2115 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.77 | 5.524% | $254.0701 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.66 | 3.401% | $60.655 | $60.66 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.64 | 12.628% | $195.5673 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.53 | 3.119% | $256.2817 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.72 | 10.156% | $113.1522 | $113.15 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.58 | 6.192% | $94.0649 | $94.06 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.46 | $1,172.0027 | $1,172.00 | $1,171.95 | $1,172.20 | |