| 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 | $156.98 | 12.572% | $176.7155 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.51 | 4.473% | $157.2423 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.39 | 9.349% | $250.8357 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.42 | 8.272% | $88.1551 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.54 | 13.741% | $259.9437 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.75 | 5.244% | $79.7223 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.80 | 12.352% | $269.4201 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.39 | $1,282.0347 | $1,282.04 | $1,282.00 | $1,281.90 | |