| 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 | $157.39 | 13.433% | $178.5322 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.28 | 5.558% | $159.6881 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.77 | 3.177% | $186.5131 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.57 | 5.470% | $39.6251 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.50 | 9.684% | $95.9735 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.75 | 11.638% | $274.3504 | $274.35 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.76 | 9.321% | $204.1679 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.02 | $1,138.8503 | $1,138.85 | $1,138.85 | $1,138.90 | |