| 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 | $158.90 | 12.304% | $178.4511 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.50 | 6.536% | $38.8856 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.63 | 3.150% | $122.3668 | $122.37 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.91 | 7.237% | $246.5486 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.55 | 8.664% | $124.4746 | $124.47 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.88 | 13.414% | $164.3142 | $164.31 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.64 | 10.254% | $121.985 | $121.99 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.01 | $997.0259 | $997.03 | $997.00 | $997.10 | |