| 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 | $164.99 | 8.213% | $178.5406 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.73 | 7.381% | $125.3458 | $125.35 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.91 | 11.182% | $123.312 | $123.31 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.86 | 10.420% | $175.4132 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.72 | 8.440% | $126.5712 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.93 | 11.112% | $46.5893 | $46.59 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.68 | 6.863% | $266.8155 | $266.82 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.82 | $1,042.5876 | $1,042.59 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.50 | |