| 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 | $157.42 | 11.685% | $175.8145 | $175.81 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.57 | 8.176% | $245.0944 | $245.09 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.60 | 11.423% | $177.8311 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.98 | 6.757% | $163.3169 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.53 | 12.372% | $256.8037 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.36 | 8.217% | $18.7865 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.52 | 12.503% | $190.7151 | $190.72 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.98 | $1,228.3622 | $1,228.36 | $1,228.35 | $1,228.30 | |