| 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 | $161.48 | 10.225% | $177.9913 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.98 | 10.388% | $139.0668 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.52 | 7.834% | $186.0352 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.39 | 10.397% | $233.3682 | $233.37 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.32 | 5.474% | $255.5846 | $255.58 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.82 | 8.220% | $84.2168 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.95 | 7.287% | $136.2008 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.46 | $1,212.4637 | $1,212.47 | $1,212.45 | $1,212.50 | |