| 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 | $177.95 | 9.675% | $195.1667 | $195.17 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.64 | 7.631% | $144.9144 | $144.91 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.74 | 13.373% | $260.4631 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.35 | 10.816% | $173.2608 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.33 | 8.490% | $256.3944 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.68 | 3.345% | $124.7167 | $124.72 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.56 | 7.625% | $181.4127 | $181.41 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.25 | $1,336.3288 | $1,336.32 | $1,336.25 | $1,336.40 | |