| 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 | $156.52 | 12.556% | $176.1727 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.59 | 11.134% | $118.4577 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.48 | 11.874% | $220.9288 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.74 | 12.822% | $158.7857 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.93 | 5.140% | $182.87 | $182.87 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.35 | 13.266% | $136.3156 | $136.32 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.60 | 7.776% | $210.8099 | $210.81 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.21 | $1,204.3404 | $1,204.35 | $1,204.30 | $1,204.40 | |