| 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 | $161.45 | 10.240% | $177.9825 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.29 | 9.137% | $202.2199 | $202.22 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.92 | 5.755% | $42.2174 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.42 | 4.573% | $255.5973 | $255.60 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.36 | 6.727% | $132.7257 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.59 | 13.670% | $37.0451 | $37.05 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.85 | 11.473% | $278.5153 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.88 | $1,126.3032 | $1,126.32 | $1,126.30 | $1,126.20 | |