| 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 | $178.82 | 10.842% | $198.2077 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.34 | 12.188% | $40.7691 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.89 | 11.728% | $177.5246 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.26 | 13.389% | $270.1606 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.35 | 10.477% | $242.3313 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.38 | 10.864% | $197.7592 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.84 | 3.513% | $249.3007 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.88 | $1,376.0532 | $1,376.05 | $1,376.00 | $1,376.10 | |