| 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 | $165.51 | 7.874% | $178.5423 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.65 | 10.127% | $120.7543 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.58 | 8.283% | $245.3476 | $245.35 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.71 | 10.670% | $58.3342 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.88 | 3.828% | $257.3688 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.38 | 5.562% | $232.6375 | $232.64 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.84 | 6.462% | $39.2206 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.55 | $1,132.2053 | $1,132.20 | $1,132.20 | $1,132.10 | |