| 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 | $157.97 | 12.197% | $177.2376 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.96 | 12.152% | $32.4792 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.67 | 8.844% | $189.0294 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.34 | 6.850% | $221.5428 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.55 | 11.354% | $182.1195 | $182.12 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.50 | 5.142% | $170.8558 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.52 | 13.565% | $282.2317 | $282.23 | $282.25 | $282.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.51 | $1,255.4960 | $1,255.50 | $1,255.55 | $1,255.40 | |