| 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 | $158.59 | 12.135% | $177.8349 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.87 | 5.625% | $161.4689 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.36 | 4.817% | $226.7821 | $226.78 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.95 | 9.850% | $153.7351 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.55 | 3.177% | $44.9336 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.64 | 5.381% | $6.9973 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.66 | 7.826% | $256.2593 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.62 | $1,028.0112 | $1,028.01 | $1,028.05 | $1,028.00 | |