| 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 | $164.83 | 8.304% | $178.5175 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.87 | 6.376% | $39.2208 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.53 | 12.213% | $33.1365 | $33.14 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.73 | 10.488% | $273.7119 | $273.71 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.98 | 5.120% | $256.4718 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.96 | 13.742% | $262.6985 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.73 | 3.401% | $228.237 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.63 | $1,271.9940 | $1,272.00 | $1,271.95 | $1,271.90 | |