| 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 | $159.97 | 11.285% | $178.0226 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.77 | 10.666% | $20.772 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.89 | 7.551% | $146.1511 | $146.15 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.99 | 11.810% | $135.2789 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.81 | 10.766% | $274.4892 | $274.49 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.78 | 4.398% | $223.182 | $223.18 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 4.376% | $246.1082 | $246.11 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.00 | $1,224.0040 | $1,224.00 | $1,224.00 | $1,224.10 | |