| 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 | 11.585% | $176.2708 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.70 | 11.377% | $274.7671 | $274.77 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.53 | 9.363% | $248.8336 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.87 | 6.445% | $132.9179 | $132.92 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.28 | 7.523% | $91.6956 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.88 | 11.313% | $259.2257 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.73 | 9.343% | $42.3485 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.96 | $1,226.0592 | $1,226.07 | $1,226.05 | $1,226.00 | |