| 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 | $165.59 | 7.744% | $178.4133 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.92 | 6.214% | $262.2636 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.32 | 11.354% | $8.1511 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.94 | 13.126% | $219.3966 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.47 | 6.556% | $182.7116 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.82 | 5.341% | $188.3708 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.72 | 3.662% | $162.4591 | $162.46 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.78 | $1,201.7661 | $1,201.76 | $1,201.70 | $1,201.90 | |