| 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 | $155.38 | 13.771% | $176.7774 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.49 | 3.571% | $53.3287 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.68 | 9.130% | $249.5585 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.66 | 12.346% | $14.223 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.57 | 3.350% | $192.8201 | $192.82 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.28 | 10.740% | $124.3389 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.28 | 7.764% | $260.013 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.34 | $1,071.0596 | $1,071.06 | $1,071.05 | $1,071.00 | |