| 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 | $157.52 | 13.734% | $179.1538 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.90 | 8.218% | $113.5207 | $113.52 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.87 | 7.280% | $217.6389 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.52 | 8.266% | $182.4499 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.49 | 12.607% | $23.0732 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.60 | 8.375% | $157.794 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.56 | 5.743% | $212.0782 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.46 | $1,085.7087 | $1,085.70 | $1,085.70 | $1,085.70 | |