| 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 | $156.87 | 13.758% | $178.4522 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.70 | 12.539% | $143.7123 | $143.71 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.92 | 4.634% | $96.1796 | $96.18 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.37 | 9.480% | $235.7871 | $235.79 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.42 | 10.754% | $172.1339 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.33 | 5.600% | $107.0045 | $107.00 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.86 | 10.416% | $52.8451 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.47 | $986.1147 | $986.11 | $986.15 | $986.10 | |