| 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 | $158.34 | 9.775% | $173.8177 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.77 | 4.852% | $179.0558 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.75 | 3.253% | $245.484 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.40 | 4.548% | $137.3761 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.35 | 6.711% | $120.9569 | $120.96 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.85 | 13.254% | $261.4469 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.66 | 11.599% | $39.7962 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.12 | $1,157.9336 | $1,157.95 | $1,157.95 | $1,158.00 | |