| 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 | 7.482% | $178.2589 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.58 | 8.813% | $177.9963 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.86 | 6.717% | $172.7321 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.70 | 7.322% | $124.1716 | $124.17 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.72 | 12.641% | $197.9328 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.56 | 4.246% | $192.3964 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.81 | 3.153% | $101.9255 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.08 | $1,145.4136 | $1,145.42 | $1,145.45 | $1,145.40 | |