| 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 | $157.76 | 13.483% | $179.0308 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.49 | 8.594% | $105.8683 | $105.87 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.49 | 11.845% | $277.9236 | $277.92 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.57 | 5.269% | $150.082 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.88 | 10.716% | $239.0137 | $239.01 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.55 | 9.171% | $86.8455 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.56 | 7.301% | $236.6631 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.30 | $1,275.4270 | $1,275.42 | $1,275.40 | $1,275.40 | |