| 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 | $156.55 | 13.869% | $178.2619 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.76 | 13.248% | $28.0402 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.86 | 8.337% | $215.439 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.37 | 7.553% | $245.6188 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.49 | 11.177% | $203.9987 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.78 | 4.671% | $118.048 | $118.05 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.44 | 7.119% | $17.6104 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.25 | $1,007.0170 | $1,007.02 | $1,007.00 | $1,006.90 | |