| 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 | $158.25 | 12.528% | $178.0756 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.76 | 5.679% | $54.6995 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.91 | 9.361% | $35.9907 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.97 | 8.817% | $112.0489 | $112.05 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.38 | 10.750% | $200.8784 | $200.88 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.27 | 5.868% | $256.4864 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.81 | 3.787% | $156.5212 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.35 | $994.7007 | $994.71 | $994.75 | $994.70 | |