| 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 | $166.95 | 5.828% | $176.6798 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.68 | 12.381% | $188.4405 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.96 | 7.219% | $11.7512 | $11.75 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.68 | 6.308% | $105.9678 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.58 | 6.409% | $143.2052 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.67 | 10.224% | $254.2537 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.56 | 13.586% | $258.4763 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.08 | $1,138.7745 | $1,138.78 | $1,138.80 | $1,138.90 | |