| 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 | $158.88 | 11.200% | $176.6746 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.55 | 4.233% | $142.3302 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.58 | 8.398% | $260.7839 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.65 | 6.302% | $229.2403 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.48 | 10.502% | $202.7491 | $202.75 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.26 | 10.457% | $47.7837 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.44 | 8.604% | $223.1161 | $223.12 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.84 | $1,282.6779 | $1,282.67 | $1,282.70 | $1,282.60 | |