| 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 | $158.48 | 12.474% | $178.2488 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.67 | 12.705% | $278.0094 | $278.01 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.75 | 3.205% | $128.7482 | $128.75 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.84 | 6.368% | $196.6106 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.87 | 4.293% | $11.3366 | $11.34 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.91 | 7.786% | $154.037 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.93 | 5.667% | $58.0429 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.45 | $1,005.0335 | $1,005.04 | $1,005.05 | $1,004.80 | |