| 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 | $155.65 | 11.250% | $173.1606 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.36 | 12.277% | $167.6969 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.85 | 5.692% | $158.3795 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.32 | 10.822% | $226.4315 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.52 | 5.259% | $195.2765 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.72 | 8.457% | $77.7854 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.72 | 10.418% | $220.5268 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.14 | $1,219.2572 | $1,219.27 | $1,219.35 | $1,219.30 | |