| 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 | $157.49 | 11.774% | $176.0329 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.98 | 12.777% | $232.2981 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.91 | 11.201% | $140.0132 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.77 | 8.508% | $217.8515 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.74 | 10.225% | $240.0039 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.58 | 8.699% | $239.7683 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.51 | 8.527% | $25.5147 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.98 | $1,271.4826 | $1,271.47 | $1,271.45 | $1,271.50 | |