| 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 | $160.49 | 10.584% | $177.4763 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.84 | 3.689% | $206.1752 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.73 | 11.579% | $85.6146 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.26 | 10.733% | $132.0602 | $132.06 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.67 | 9.500% | $264.6287 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.94 | 10.119% | $256.5112 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.53 | 8.764% | $156.109 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.46 | $1,278.5752 | $1,278.58 | $1,278.60 | $1,278.60 | |