| 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 | $158.95 | 11.248% | $176.8287 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.30 | 9.459% | $253.1787 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.85 | 10.715% | $145.9777 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.39 | 6.689% | $34.5566 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.40 | 4.298% | $200.6694 | $200.67 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.50 | 3.798% | $226.7986 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.58 | 13.388% | $213.8271 | $213.83 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.97 | $1,251.8368 | $1,251.85 | $1,251.90 | $1,251.90 | |