| 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 | $205.87 | 12.483% | $231.5688 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.77 | 8.780% | $148.7784 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.98 | 4.554% | $131.7171 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.73 | 11.707% | $177.3125 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.96 | 3.827% | $138.0484 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.66 | 11.500% | $261.6459 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.95 | 12.420% | $88.7556 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.92 | $1,177.8267 | $1,177.84 | $1,177.80 | $1,177.80 | |