| 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 | $158.25 | 13.140% | $179.0441 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.91 | 8.572% | $161.6746 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.75 | 10.600% | $215.3935 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.68 | 13.787% | $15.5661 | $15.57 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.79 | 10.680% | $251.0112 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.27 | 7.512% | $117.4784 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.80 | 13.367% | $197.0318 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.45 | $1,137.1997 | $1,137.19 | $1,137.20 | $1,137.20 | |