| 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 | $179.92 | 13.615% | $204.4161 | $204.42 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.95 | 3.481% | $184.1444 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.82 | 12.129% | $256.5736 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.38 | 7.724% | $15.4907 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.29 | 5.833% | $167.5231 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.28 | 4.607% | $117.4527 | $117.45 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.32 | 8.797% | $172.2474 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.96 | $1,117.8480 | $1,117.84 | $1,117.80 | $1,117.80 | |