| 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 | $178.33 | 9.565% | $195.3873 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.66 | 12.351% | $158.0329 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.50 | 4.115% | $151.4873 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.68 | 8.866% | $240.2455 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.62 | 8.516% | $62.5269 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.98 | 5.408% | $183.3888 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.96 | 3.821% | $106.8941 | $106.89 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.73 | $1,097.9628 | $1,097.97 | $1,098.05 | $1,097.90 | |