| 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 | $156.53 | 9.357% | $171.1765 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.64 | 13.389% | $75.5624 | $75.56 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.72 | 6.452% | $126.3798 | $126.38 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.87 | 7.767% | $136.724 | $136.72 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.29 | 3.779% | $228.6148 | $228.61 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.41 | 11.345% | $129.6167 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.81 | 4.304% | $209.4529 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.27 | $1,077.5271 | $1,077.52 | $1,077.50 | $1,077.60 | |