| 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 | $156.36 | 9.863% | $171.7818 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.93 | 9.301% | $198.8513 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.83 | 11.451% | $262.8349 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.77 | 13.542% | $158.6977 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.77 | 4.583% | $55.1884 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.99 | 4.834% | $230.6243 | $230.62 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.39 | 13.788% | $242.8122 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.04 | $1,320.7906 | $1,320.78 | $1,320.80 | $1,320.80 | |