| 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 | $165.52 | 8.495% | $179.5809 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.90 | 4.421% | $148.1734 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.57 | 11.331% | $179.8775 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.61 | 12.216% | $207.162 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.55 | 3.775% | $170.7618 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.68 | 11.824% | $245.655 | $245.66 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.62 | 13.395% | $10.9086 | $10.91 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.45 | $1,142.1192 | $1,142.12 | $1,142.10 | $1,142.30 | |