| 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 | $158.95 | 11.868% | $177.8142 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.74 | 6.557% | $45.5425 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.81 | 13.498% | $22.484 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.82 | 8.849% | $247.9798 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.85 | 8.308% | $271.6906 | $271.69 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.66 | 11.281% | $203.2659 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.92 | 12.111% | $70.5402 | $70.54 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.75 | $1,039.3172 | $1,039.31 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.30 | |