| 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 | $158.55 | 11.155% | $176.2363 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.58 | 7.549% | $255.5149 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.97 | 10.873% | $185.1246 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.95 | 6.249% | $215.6323 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.89 | 12.806% | $204.0548 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.53 | 6.149% | $252.1357 | $252.14 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.87 | 4.741% | $111.9367 | $111.94 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.34 | $1,400.6353 | $1,400.63 | $1,400.65 | $1,400.50 | |