| 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 | $156.98 | 10.378% | $173.2714 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.41 | 6.573% | $108.0757 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.59 | 3.308% | $247.5156 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.30 | 11.108% | $125.8854 | $125.89 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.73 | 10.433% | $89.1526 | $89.15 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.47 | 9.377% | $231.2995 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.35 | 5.710% | $237.1604 | $237.16 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.83 | $1,212.3606 | $1,212.37 | $1,212.35 | $1,212.50 | |