| 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 | $158.26 | 12.701% | $178.3606 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.52 | 13.602% | $42.6235 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.86 | 12.428% | $235.9414 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.88 | 10.669% | $242.2323 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.27 | 8.722% | $269.9241 | $269.92 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.45 | 10.649% | $86.8041 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.71 | 12.635% | $141.5935 | $141.59 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.95 | $1,197.4795 | $1,197.46 | $1,197.45 | $1,197.40 | |