| 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 | $154.44 | 12.541% | $173.8083 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.35 | 5.231% | $180.3133 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.73 | 11.324% | $257.9711 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.56 | 9.300% | $14.8211 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 5.443% | $132.7633 | $132.76 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.79 | 3.393% | $232.4171 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.69 | 3.449% | $27.6105 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.47 | $1,019.7047 | $1,019.70 | $1,019.60 | $1,019.70 | |