| 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 | $178.70 | 13.345% | $202.5475 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.73 | 4.744% | $77.2278 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.60 | 8.363% | $211.958 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.47 | 10.183% | $149.2649 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.83 | 9.728% | $270.8416 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.55 | 12.437% | $180.5176 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.78 | 4.350% | $60.2934 | $60.29 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.66 | $1,152.6508 | $1,152.65 | $1,152.65 | $1,152.60 | |