| 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 | $157.85 | 11.788% | $176.4574 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.33 | 5.429% | $116.3198 | $116.32 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.42 | 8.866% | $235.6078 | $235.61 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.66 | 3.245% | $207.1714 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.53 | 3.268% | $50.116 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.60 | 3.684% | $179.9954 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.93 | 5.181% | $72.5013 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.32 | $1,038.1691 | $1,038.18 | $1,038.10 | $1,038.20 | |