| 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 | $158.42 | 10.776% | $175.4913 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.47 | 4.853% | $174.5488 | $174.55 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.33 | 11.708% | $179.1014 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.32 | 7.792% | $176.0459 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.93 | 9.758% | $174.4384 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.47 | 4.508% | $132.1713 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.56 | 11.544% | $183.5568 | $183.56 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.50 | $1,195.3539 | $1,195.36 | $1,195.35 | $1,195.30 | |