| 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 | $161.88 | 10.358% | $178.6475 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.92 | 11.267% | $259.1631 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.98 | 7.564% | $135.5091 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.31 | 7.592% | $134.8235 | $134.82 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.30 | 8.720% | $234.0742 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.36 | 11.524% | $39.4349 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.74 | 4.179% | $177.8752 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.49 | $1,159.5275 | $1,159.52 | $1,159.50 | $1,159.50 | |