| 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 | $165.32 | 8.372% | $179.1606 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.46 | 13.431% | $25.4766 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.67 | 6.775% | $240.9591 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.64 | 13.618% | $99.5748 | $99.57 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.68 | 4.640% | $125.2332 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.96 | 10.451% | $272.7698 | $272.77 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.99 | 5.136% | $254.4186 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.72 | $1,197.5927 | $1,197.59 | $1,197.55 | $1,197.70 | |