| 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 | $159.83 | 11.453% | $178.1353 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.70 | 5.837% | $156.3212 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.44 | 10.452% | $180.5227 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.75 | 12.366% | $260.4082 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.65 | 6.354% | $121.9349 | $121.93 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.83 | 7.305% | $86.7346 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.38 | 6.157% | $228.6409 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.58 | $1,212.6978 | $1,212.69 | $1,212.70 | $1,212.50 | |