| 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 | $164.48 | 8.700% | $178.7898 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.92 | 3.595% | $63.1101 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.87 | 11.283% | $186.8108 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.37 | 11.768% | $234.0087 | $234.01 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.88 | 3.204% | $232.0852 | $232.09 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.85 | 6.864% | $154.7925 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.80 | 10.311% | $200.5454 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.17 | $1,250.1425 | $1,250.15 | $1,250.15 | $1,250.10 | |