| 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 | $157.88 | 13.242% | $178.7865 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.57 | 3.224% | $212.1976 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.30 | 5.665% | $98.5854 | $98.59 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.41 | 4.793% | $239.3577 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.72 | 10.348% | $42.7267 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.59 | 3.648% | $148.8282 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.32 | 12.410% | $235.2966 | $235.30 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.79 | $1,155.7787 | $1,155.80 | $1,155.85 | $1,155.80 | |