| 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 | $158.84 | 13.149% | $179.7259 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.59 | 10.857% | $60.5168 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.97 | 11.465% | $120.3488 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.70 | 11.251% | $149.8551 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.70 | 8.307% | $247.6981 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.62 | 5.440% | $79.7337 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.60 | 12.757% | $134.8574 | $134.86 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.02 | $972.7358 | $972.75 | $972.75 | $972.70 | |