| 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 | $158.74 | 12.679% | $178.8666 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.98 | 6.250% | $155.1038 | $155.10 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.98 | 8.320% | $224.2007 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.32 | 7.262% | $199.8506 | $199.85 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.51 | 9.487% | $237.0503 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.41 | 12.534% | $174.8891 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.90 | 6.850% | $117.4282 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.84 | $1,287.3893 | $1,287.39 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.50 | |