| 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 | $155.65 | 12.246% | $174.7109 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.79 | 7.714% | $38.5508 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.89 | 11.807% | $277.1584 | $277.16 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.96 | 5.858% | $130.163 | $130.16 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.56 | 6.714% | $233.2341 | $233.23 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.60 | 6.159% | $260.7265 | $260.73 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.92 | 6.534% | $74.4886 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.37 | $1,189.0323 | $1,189.03 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.10 | |