| 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 | $158.40 | 12.715% | $178.5406 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.27 | 3.829% | $12.7398 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.48 | 5.217% | $45.7484 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.83 | 8.674% | $203.0356 | $203.04 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.66 | 9.244% | $36.7715 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.35 | 8.642% | $249.1704 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.37 | 7.818% | $261.3185 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.36 | $987.3248 | $987.33 | $987.30 | $987.20 | |