| 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 | $156.88 | 13.354% | $177.8298 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.27 | 7.378% | $217.1935 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.75 | 10.793% | $224.6328 | $224.63 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.78 | 6.286% | $237.8468 | $237.85 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.61 | 10.220% | $56.8845 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.26 | 6.661% | $103.7385 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.64 | 12.850% | $221.9082 | $221.91 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.19 | $1,240.0341 | $1,240.03 | $1,240.10 | $1,239.90 | |