| 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 | $157.48 | 10.537% | $174.0737 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.42 | 9.511% | $219.4819 | $219.48 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.83 | 11.556% | $96.8641 | $96.86 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.60 | 12.312% | $278.0845 | $278.08 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.53 | 11.662% | $257.4144 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.82 | 8.268% | $77.7581 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.93 | 11.872% | $27.8897 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.61 | $1,131.5664 | $1,131.55 | $1,131.55 | $1,131.70 | |