| 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 | $159.79 | 11.683% | $178.4583 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.71 | 11.415% | $86.5806 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.58 | 12.138% | $272.0244 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.50 | 13.623% | $205.0895 | $205.09 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.54 | 8.332% | $269.2484 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.78 | 11.270% | $193.365 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.25 | 13.730% | $45.7763 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.15 | $1,250.5425 | $1,250.55 | $1,250.55 | $1,250.60 | |