| 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 | $168.68 | 5.793% | $178.4516 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.84 | 12.223% | $279.2557 | $279.26 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.86 | 5.719% | $251.4632 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.57 | 13.417% | $13.1223 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.99 | 5.157% | $77.8057 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.77 | 7.242% | $172.413 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.99 | 8.586% | $175.8985 | $175.90 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.70 | $1,148.4100 | $1,148.41 | $1,148.35 | $1,148.50 | |