| 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 | $165.85 | 7.638% | $178.5176 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.41 | 3.854% | $259.0223 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.30 | 9.298% | $35.3033 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.97 | 8.790% | $156.625 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.90 | 12.840% | $208.6412 | $208.64 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.32 | 11.775% | $198.1994 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.30 | 13.723% | $99.2802 | $99.28 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.05 | $1,135.5890 | $1,135.59 | $1,135.60 | $1,135.50 | |