| 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 | $159.75 | 11.700% | $178.4408 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.44 | 12.478% | $31.9887 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.34 | 10.169% | $248.2548 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.84 | 13.756% | $159.0764 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.67 | 8.124% | $73.1675 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.65 | 10.364% | $100.045 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.50 | 3.543% | $255.2335 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.19 | $1,046.2067 | $1,046.21 | $1,046.25 | $1,046.20 | |