| 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 | $170.97 | 4.352% | $178.4106 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.25 | 3.566% | $207.3909 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.46 | 7.589% | $256.5567 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.34 | 11.866% | $247.6042 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.72 | 4.112% | $8.0374 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.84 | 10.744% | $205.8066 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.38 | 7.596% | $125.2202 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.96 | $1,229.0266 | $1,229.03 | $1,229.00 | $1,229.00 | |