| 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 | $157.75 | 11.153% | $175.3439 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.27 | 7.675% | $191.9522 | $191.95 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.67 | 11.418% | $150.0466 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.28 | 6.595% | $126.0806 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.51 | 10.455% | $270.0735 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.40 | 5.273% | $55.1631 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.96 | 7.250% | $249.8496 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.84 | $1,218.5095 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.50 | |