| 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 | $159.68 | 11.726% | $178.4041 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.54 | 12.765% | $175.3947 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.87 | 10.620% | $231.052 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.81 | 4.440% | $251.502 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.65 | 6.766% | $166.1813 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.56 | 3.621% | $28.5579 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.48 | 12.221% | $128.4706 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.59 | $1,159.5626 | $1,159.55 | $1,159.55 | $1,159.70 | |