| 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 | $156.99 | 12.190% | $176.1271 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.94 | 3.774% | $154.561 | $154.56 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.26 | 10.309% | $132.6576 | $132.66 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.94 | 9.518% | $129.1655 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.52 | 7.204% | $268.5675 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.69 | 5.768% | $175.247 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.80 | 8.266% | $137.2813 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.14 | $1,173.6070 | $1,173.62 | $1,173.60 | $1,173.70 | |