| 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 | $158.51 | 12.557% | $178.4141 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.49 | 7.575% | $17.7391 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.55 | 9.397% | $222.6776 | $222.68 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.41 | 7.134% | $261.8462 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.67 | 12.346% | $34.4565 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.52 | 4.677% | $185.8226 | $185.82 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.90 | 7.386% | $188.892 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.05 | $1,089.8481 | $1,089.85 | $1,089.85 | $1,089.80 | |