| 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 | $162.25 | 7.370% | $174.2078 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.85 | 5.655% | $127.6841 | $127.68 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.38 | 8.501% | $256.4747 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.93 | 3.544% | $220.4762 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.32 | 13.336% | $169.2333 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.76 | 4.791% | $155.8871 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.36 | 8.696% | $96.0438 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.85 | $1,200.0070 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.05 | $1,200.00 | |