| 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 | $157.50 | 13.376% | $178.5672 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.72 | 3.157% | $238.0038 | $238.00 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.45 | 4.377% | $260.3684 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.72 | 11.381% | $144.4834 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.55 | 5.204% | $253.0682 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.32 | 8.537% | $143.6162 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.44 | 7.520% | $64.9851 | $64.99 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.70 | $1,283.0923 | $1,283.10 | $1,283.05 | $1,283.20 | |