| 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 | $188.50 | 10.570% | $208.4245 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.46 | 3.320% | $151.3225 | $151.32 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.89 | 6.808% | $167.5711 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.57 | 5.202% | $154.1946 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.42 | 7.300% | $169.9847 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.62 | 13.839% | $204.4776 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.33 | 11.585% | $201.2212 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.79 | $1,257.1962 | $1,257.18 | $1,257.15 | $1,257.20 | |