| 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 | $161.38 | 12.498% | $181.5493 | $181.55 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.34 | 6.808% | $161.6432 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.95 | 8.682% | $176.0105 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.75 | 12.736% | $136.1287 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.65 | 5.245% | $253.2721 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.50 | 13.438% | $26.6579 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.30 | 12.798% | $253.0059 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.87 | $1,188.2676 | $1,188.27 | $1,188.25 | $1,188.20 | |