| 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 | 13.179% | $179.3887 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.25 | 8.113% | $217.5774 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.33 | 7.411% | $175.4344 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.73 | 7.320% | $241.1802 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.50 | 5.296% | $28.9564 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.48 | 3.832% | $18.1498 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.28 | 10.856% | $38.0014 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.07 | $898.6883 | $898.69 | $898.75 | $898.70 | |