| 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 | $158.50 | 12.597% | $178.4662 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.96 | 13.553% | $203.2144 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.86 | 6.418% | $106.269 | $106.27 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.26 | 7.398% | $223.6671 | $223.67 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.65 | 10.309% | $143.0156 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.99 | 4.232% | $207.4113 | $207.41 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.67 | 5.829% | $39.8658 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.89 | $1,101.9094 | $1,101.92 | $1,101.80 | $1,102.00 | |