| 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 | $158.82 | 12.378% | $178.4787 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.76 | 7.724% | $185.0267 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.34 | 3.625% | $253.1973 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.48 | 8.664% | $127.6585 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.68 | 11.301% | $67.5374 | $67.54 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.53 | 10.265% | $45.7931 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.65 | 10.533% | $130.0421 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.26 | $987.7338 | $987.74 | $987.80 | $987.70 | |