| 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 | $159.53 | 11.247% | $177.4723 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.78 | 10.851% | $152.7305 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.82 | 10.444% | $186.4516 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.72 | 7.130% | $236.4573 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.87 | 8.546% | $150.7378 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.99 | 7.726% | $112.0243 | $112.02 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.77 | 4.328% | $26.8853 | $26.89 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.48 | $1,042.7591 | $1,042.76 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.80 | |