| 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 | $166.53 | 7.109% | $178.3686 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.87 | 5.145% | $73.4648 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.58 | 9.573% | $234.026 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.53 | 3.247% | $226.6581 | $226.66 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.68 | 9.311% | $249.9724 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.97 | 6.640% | $191.92 | $191.92 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.53 | 11.856% | $24.0826 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.69 | $1,178.4925 | $1,178.49 | $1,178.45 | $1,178.60 | |