| 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 | $168.86 | 5.700% | $178.485 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.66 | 9.411% | $196.5678 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.78 | 10.273% | $129.8795 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.44 | 6.695% | $212.7925 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.93 | 12.520% | $74.1844 | $74.18 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.60 | 11.558% | $155.735 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.66 | 8.543% | $18.0833 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.93 | $965.7275 | $965.73 | $965.80 | $965.80 | |