| 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 | $142.78 | 13.577% | $162.1652 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.63 | 5.667% | $173.9596 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.39 | 10.718% | $207.4745 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.67 | 6.804% | $32.7568 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.74 | 12.437% | $191.9749 | $191.97 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.85 | 10.378% | $184.1657 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.77 | 12.869% | $275.1408 | $275.14 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.83 | $1,227.6375 | $1,227.64 | $1,227.55 | $1,227.80 | |