| 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 | $157.74 | 12.696% | $177.7667 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.55 | 11.433% | $265.8234 | $265.82 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.65 | 13.194% | $112.7978 | $112.80 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.80 | 8.697% | $153.0454 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.50 | 9.841% | $8.2381 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.68 | 8.153% | $187.8401 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.47 | 11.794% | $176.042 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.39 | $1,081.5535 | $1,081.56 | $1,081.55 | $1,081.40 | |