| 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 | $155.71 | 11.864% | $174.1834 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.53 | 13.853% | $246.5259 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.71 | 12.576% | $192.1785 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.67 | 8.743% | $115.9962 | $116.00 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.32 | 6.340% | $130.0751 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.66 | 5.742% | $178.3445 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.58 | 10.330% | $238.9527 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.18 | $1,276.2563 | $1,276.26 | $1,276.35 | $1,276.30 | |