| 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 | $171.43 | 4.388% | $178.9523 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.65 | 4.689% | $254.0279 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.36 | 7.580% | $99.3609 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.60 | 8.126% | $57.9555 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.65 | 13.358% | $244.4565 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.78 | 3.403% | $45.2698 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.61 | 10.126% | $240.7464 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.08 | $1,120.7693 | $1,120.78 | $1,120.75 | $1,120.90 | |