| 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 | $158.50 | 12.712% | $178.6485 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.47 | 7.409% | $130.4697 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.56 | 5.614% | $49.1739 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.68 | 11.859% | $152.8889 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.91 | 12.162% | $246.6555 | $246.66 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.25 | 13.305% | $277.8805 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.71 | 10.822% | $188.076 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.08 | $1,223.7930 | $1,223.80 | $1,223.80 | $1,223.90 | |