| 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 | $158.42 | 11.383% | $176.4529 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.60 | 7.161% | $251.3997 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.71 | 5.450% | $208.4852 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.51 | 11.108% | $261.6705 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.56 | 6.398% | $169.7686 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.68 | 12.458% | $266.1656 | $266.17 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.91 | 6.174% | $86.9671 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.39 | $1,420.9096 | $1,420.92 | $1,420.85 | $1,421.10 | |