| 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 | $170.85 | 4.274% | $178.1521 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.49 | 6.466% | $175.1259 | $175.13 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.25 | 13.110% | $41.0024 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.71 | 7.857% | $212.1655 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.41 | 12.155% | $278.6042 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.26 | 5.354% | $33.9872 | $33.99 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.51 | 13.191% | $119.4278 | $119.43 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.48 | $1,038.4651 | $1,038.47 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.50 | |