| 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 | $157.70 | 13.230% | $178.5637 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.73 | 6.532% | $120.0935 | $120.09 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.93 | 4.834% | $262.0116 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.94 | 5.754% | $235.768 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.41 | 10.872% | $114.6527 | $114.65 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.69 | 8.479% | $97.2948 | $97.29 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.94 | 13.547% | $252.0062 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.34 | $1,260.3905 | $1,260.38 | $1,260.35 | $1,260.50 | |