| 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 | $157.82 | 12.812% | $178.0399 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.87 | 10.477% | $238.4867 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.91 | 3.828% | $175.3759 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.54 | 12.559% | $254.9912 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.58 | 9.738% | $20.3893 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.91 | 9.670% | $6.4815 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.40 | 10.799% | $175.5056 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.03 | $1,049.2701 | $1,049.28 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.30 | |