| 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 | $170.56 | 5.405% | $179.7788 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.25 | 10.120% | $126.9133 | $126.91 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 6.716% | $245.863 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.96 | 5.224% | $252.4955 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.34 | 8.605% | $38.381 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.69 | 10.700% | $246.5178 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.93 | 7.606% | $188.2352 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.12 | $1,278.1846 | $1,278.19 | $1,278.20 | $1,278.20 | |