| 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 | $171.55 | 4.107% | $178.5956 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.75 | 12.204% | $156.8051 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.72 | 9.722% | $173.0535 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.65 | 3.393% | $93.7258 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.34 | 7.312% | $243.9631 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.34 | 6.614% | $158.1512 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.56 | 8.269% | $257.2038 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.91 | $1,261.4981 | $1,261.50 | $1,261.50 | $1,261.60 | |