| 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 | $161.77 | 10.260% | $178.3676 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.26 | 5.836% | $262.7485 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.36 | 13.429% | $153.5375 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.29 | 8.615% | $211.0281 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.63 | 7.693% | $263.4494 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.44 | 9.857% | $250.9573 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.81 | 11.127% | $198.7062 | $198.71 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.56 | $1,518.7946 | $1,518.81 | $1,518.80 | $1,518.70 | |