| 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 | $167.61 | 6.376% | $178.2968 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.36 | 5.353% | $148.927 | $148.93 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.31 | 9.653% | $250.3488 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.36 | 8.689% | $46.0407 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.74 | 12.131% | $79.3215 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.68 | 11.535% | $277.3652 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.60 | 3.200% | $157.4832 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.66 | $1,137.7832 | $1,137.79 | $1,137.80 | $1,137.70 | |