| 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 | $159.95 | 10.129% | $176.1513 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.87 | 3.611% | $104.5124 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.86 | 11.791% | $137.3464 | $137.35 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.97 | 8.488% | $238.6411 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.58 | 6.460% | $250.7985 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.98 | 10.754% | $199.335 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.67 | 6.141% | $170.5367 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.88 | $1,277.3214 | $1,277.33 | $1,277.35 | $1,277.20 | |