| 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 | $157.36 | 12.550% | $177.1087 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.62 | 3.436% | $250.9564 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.53 | 13.445% | $247.9114 | $247.91 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.68 | 9.530% | $229.6625 | $229.66 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.63 | 5.263% | $183.8208 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.99 | 8.257% | $260.8885 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.61 | 7.833% | $235.7337 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,462.42 | $1,586.0820 | $1,586.08 | $1,586.05 | $1,586.10 | |