| 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 | $160.62 | 10.293% | $177.1526 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.81 | 11.680% | $44.4598 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.83 | 11.246% | $54.3214 | $54.32 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.33 | 8.833% | $218.0251 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.38 | 10.773% | $215.3206 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.83 | 3.139% | $227.7619 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.70 | 4.510% | $249.4654 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.50 | $1,186.5068 | $1,186.51 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.60 | |