| 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 | $157.56 | 12.817% | $177.7545 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.90 | 11.337% | $165.7808 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.36 | 8.121% | $255.5548 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.48 | 12.741% | $132.4481 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.91 | 10.360% | $198.5487 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.59 | 13.772% | $25.7011 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.43 | 9.270% | $17.9531 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.23 | $973.7411 | $973.73 | $973.75 | $973.80 | |