| 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 | $163.35 | 9.250% | $178.4599 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.88 | 9.670% | $94.1846 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.88 | 12.495% | $256.3536 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.53 | 9.114% | $234.0823 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.53 | 11.798% | $169.4075 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.33 | 13.555% | $194.5538 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.42 | 8.180% | $85.9166 | $85.92 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.92 | $1,212.9583 | $1,212.95 | $1,212.95 | $1,213.10 | |