| 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 | $157.77 | 11.850% | $176.4657 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.64 | 7.755% | $250.6812 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.39 | 3.489% | $159.7767 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.29 | 12.385% | $170.0273 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.65 | 7.399% | $196.1643 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.41 | 8.501% | $82.9056 | $82.91 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.45 | 3.116% | $254.1294 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.60 | $1,290.1502 | $1,290.16 | $1,290.20 | $1,290.20 | |