| 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 | $159.30 | 11.770% | $178.0496 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.30 | 5.341% | $215.2117 | $215.21 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.47 | 11.345% | $185.356 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.64 | 10.146% | $89.9232 | $89.92 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.98 | 8.273% | $263.0817 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.50 | 10.359% | $94.3569 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.56 | 10.156% | $262.7882 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.75 | $1,288.7673 | $1,288.77 | $1,288.75 | $1,288.80 | |