| 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 | $167.96 | 6.112% | $178.2257 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.50 | 5.703% | $146.3987 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.85 | 12.247% | $87.3843 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.45 | 13.700% | $244.9667 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.52 | 5.765% | $162.3704 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.39 | 10.701% | $235.1179 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.51 | 10.445% | $78.9792 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.18 | $1,133.4429 | $1,133.45 | $1,133.45 | $1,133.50 | |