| 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 | $155.99 | 12.608% | $175.6572 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.34 | 7.540% | $51.9848 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.94 | 9.338% | $244.8515 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.78 | 3.499% | $239.89 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.71 | 12.404% | $255.9551 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.42 | 11.760% | $221.7542 | $221.75 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.99 | 9.730% | $176.6543 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,247.17 | $1,366.7471 | $1,366.74 | $1,366.75 | $1,367.00 | |