| 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 | $180.45 | 12.555% | $203.1055 | $203.11 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.32 | 10.330% | $271.7649 | $271.76 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.84 | 12.275% | $8.8024 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.91 | 12.758% | $176.9286 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.30 | 4.371% | $138.0828 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.42 | 10.545% | $252.5069 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.84 | 4.566% | $135.7685 | $135.77 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.08 | $1,186.9596 | $1,186.96 | $1,186.95 | $1,187.00 | |