| 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 | $156.91 | 13.718% | $178.4349 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.97 | 11.229% | $239.109 | $239.11 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.83 | 10.268% | $39.509 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.48 | 6.757% | $203.3507 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.83 | 10.743% | $262.2726 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.38 | 6.501% | $115.4258 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.77 | 13.332% | $147.0709 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.17 | $1,185.1729 | $1,185.17 | $1,185.15 | $1,185.20 | |