| 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 | $157.79 | 11.843% | $176.4771 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.92 | 8.773% | $213.1081 | $213.11 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.95 | 13.361% | $233.467 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.71 | 6.535% | $253.2443 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.60 | 12.447% | $147.9803 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.60 | 10.604% | $229.6139 | $229.61 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.61 | 8.360% | $27.751 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.18 | $1,281.6417 | $1,281.64 | $1,281.65 | $1,281.70 | |