| 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 | $159.94 | 11.497% | $178.3283 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.91 | 10.638% | $47.4748 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.30 | 8.350% | $75.0866 | $75.09 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.60 | 5.417% | $123.9704 | $123.97 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.92 | 13.570% | $215.6921 | $215.69 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.50 | 7.209% | $267.4865 | $267.49 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.81 | 6.777% | $213.3511 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.98 | $1,121.3898 | $1,121.39 | $1,121.40 | $1,121.50 | |