| 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 | $168.95 | 5.614% | $178.4349 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.47 | 11.841% | $125.7876 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.66 | 7.278% | $254.9569 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.32 | 5.602% | $192.5336 | $192.53 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.82 | 10.609% | $182.3058 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.80 | 12.494% | $84.1455 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.82 | 5.535% | $210.88 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.84 | $1,229.0443 | $1,229.05 | $1,229.10 | $1,229.00 | |