| 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 | $161.65 | 10.138% | $178.0381 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.49 | 9.771% | $156.4127 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.72 | 3.258% | $48.2421 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.34 | 10.517% | $274.4579 | $274.46 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.97 | 9.696% | $63.5908 | $63.59 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.51 | 13.254% | $221.4229 | $221.42 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.92 | 7.860% | $228.5769 | $228.58 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.60 | $1,170.7414 | $1,170.74 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.70 | |