| 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 | $161.27 | 10.640% | $178.4291 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.55 | 12.709% | $161.7938 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.57 | 4.339% | $59.0246 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.76 | 4.673% | $185.02 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.88 | 13.870% | $31.747 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.93 | 3.417% | $243.9917 | $243.99 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.84 | 8.636% | $88.9077 | $88.91 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.80 | $948.9139 | $948.91 | $948.90 | $948.80 | |