| 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 | $168.35 | 5.392% | $177.4274 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.70 | 13.177% | $101.5198 | $101.52 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.49 | 9.714% | $274.8226 | $274.82 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.34 | 12.648% | $238.0703 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.61 | 11.646% | $29.709 | $29.71 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.85 | 3.319% | $159.9895 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.60 | 9.125% | $143.6085 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.94 | $1,125.1471 | $1,125.15 | $1,125.10 | $1,125.10 | |