| 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 | $158.74 | 13.240% | $179.7572 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.63 | 6.599% | $176.5599 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.46 | 3.408% | $153.5195 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.43 | 10.491% | $130.8545 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.27 | 13.236% | $159.9685 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.63 | 3.846% | $242.6154 | $242.62 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.37 | 13.351% | $274.7288 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.53 | $1,318.0038 | $1,318.01 | $1,317.95 | $1,318.10 | |