| 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 | $131.70 | 12.453% | $148.1006 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.88 | 5.455% | $126.4195 | $126.42 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.42 | 11.831% | $177.1627 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.52 | 8.493% | $77.5942 | $77.59 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.82 | 9.483% | $270.2259 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.40 | 8.739% | $204.8643 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.26 | 6.165% | $192.4347 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.00 | $1,196.8019 | $1,196.79 | $1,196.80 | $1,196.80 | |