| 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 | $170.76 | 4.467% | $178.3878 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.80 | 12.392% | $178.4785 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.89 | 5.603% | $38.9569 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.86 | 10.501% | $233.0024 | $233.00 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.76 | 5.513% | $180.174 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.99 | 3.753% | $244.8467 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.62 | 4.317% | $20.467 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.68 | $1,074.3133 | $1,074.32 | $1,074.30 | $1,074.40 | |