| 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 | $158.64 | 12.492% | $178.4573 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.84 | 12.500% | $175.32 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.63 | 12.855% | $200.4643 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.25 | 13.248% | $169.0226 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.81 | 8.439% | $106.0642 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.59 | 13.721% | $167.8408 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.53 | 6.206% | $174.7407 | $174.74 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.29 | $1,171.9099 | $1,171.90 | $1,171.85 | $1,171.90 | |