| 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 | $158.94 | 12.277% | $178.4531 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.96 | 5.319% | $100.0109 | $100.01 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.32 | 10.516% | $214.7547 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.79 | 3.774% | $145.0657 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.29 | 9.874% | $78.3292 | $78.33 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.56 | 13.371% | $261.3882 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.95 | 7.567% | $137.632 | $137.63 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.81 | $1,115.6338 | $1,115.63 | $1,115.65 | $1,115.70 | |