| 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 | $154.26 | 11.759% | $172.3994 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.63 | 6.218% | $113.2603 | $113.26 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.65 | 12.405% | $278.371 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.85 | 10.405% | $147.7771 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.27 | 11.176% | $264.8991 | $264.90 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.65 | 4.814% | $83.4844 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.61 | 12.769% | $124.7338 | $124.73 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.92 | $1,184.9251 | $1,184.92 | $1,184.95 | $1,185.00 | |