| 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 | $165.67 | 8.501% | $179.7536 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.83 | 7.222% | $95.2453 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.75 | 11.514% | $220.5189 | $220.52 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.92 | 5.529% | $155.0432 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.42 | 10.476% | $120.8828 | $120.88 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.33 | 5.462% | $207.0535 | $207.05 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.74 | 11.673% | $257.6743 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.66 | $1,236.1716 | $1,236.16 | $1,236.15 | $1,236.20 | |