| 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 | $161.33 | 10.493% | $178.2584 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.77 | 7.794% | $248.7562 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.65 | 4.643% | $85.441 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.31 | 10.416% | $130.6332 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.88 | 10.300% | $207.2316 | $207.23 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.36 | 11.368% | $138.4972 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.70 | 13.789% | $179.4453 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.00 | $1,168.2629 | $1,168.27 | $1,168.30 | $1,168.20 | |