| 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 | $168.27 | 6.290% | $178.8542 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.25 | 13.420% | $238.4656 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.47 | 12.627% | $224.6571 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.61 | 5.835% | $6.9957 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.30 | 9.318% | $260.5048 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.82 | 11.668% | $157.2509 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.71 | 7.675% | $48.1415 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.43 | $1,114.8698 | $1,114.87 | $1,114.85 | $1,115.00 | |