| 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 | $157.56 | 12.642% | $177.4787 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.67 | 6.195% | $126.0216 | $126.02 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.44 | 4.400% | $144.5314 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.46 | 7.675% | $148.0101 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.68 | 13.125% | $66.3818 | $66.38 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.31 | 11.628% | $269.3695 | $269.37 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.78 | 11.833% | $112.7053 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.90 | $1,044.4984 | $1,044.50 | $1,044.50 | $1,044.50 | |