| 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 | $166.95 | 6.852% | $178.3894 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.45 | 6.208% | $167.2245 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.50 | 13.227% | $262.1205 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.97 | 11.239% | $45.5746 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.82 | 8.144% | $110.1122 | $110.11 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.43 | 11.596% | $277.2379 | $277.24 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.35 | 9.803% | $154.1085 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.47 | $1,194.7676 | $1,194.76 | $1,194.70 | $1,194.70 | |