| 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 | $168.79 | 5.810% | $178.5967 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.42 | 12.469% | $48.834 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.94 | 3.817% | $202.3809 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.32 | 11.269% | $160.5834 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.96 | 8.645% | $56.4519 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.62 | 11.141% | $261.8704 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.97 | 3.851% | $235.7106 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.02 | $1,144.4279 | $1,144.42 | $1,144.45 | $1,144.50 | |