| 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 | $163.76 | 7.708% | $176.3826 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.66 | 7.454% | $170.4865 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.39 | 13.718% | $241.5257 | $241.53 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.30 | 10.753% | $59.0313 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.85 | 8.224% | $228.1903 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.66 | 13.214% | $272.4608 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.68 | 11.550% | $95.576 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.30 | $1,243.6532 | $1,243.66 | $1,243.75 | $1,243.70 | |