| 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 | $158.73 | 12.305% | $178.2617 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.31 | 4.760% | $116.6084 | $116.61 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.85 | 4.116% | $235.146 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.48 | 10.738% | $217.578 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.56 | 8.863% | $256.4377 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.68 | 3.556% | $156.0382 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.77 | 8.424% | $106.0061 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.38 | $1,266.0761 | $1,266.09 | $1,266.10 | $1,266.00 | |