| 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 | $165.93 | 7.560% | $178.4743 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.42 | 5.459% | $144.9218 | $144.92 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.66 | 8.111% | $184.5022 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.63 | 3.625% | $87.6978 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.71 | 12.835% | $220.8294 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.36 | 5.862% | $245.9809 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.46 | 7.591% | $216.7528 | $216.75 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.17 | $1,279.1592 | $1,279.15 | $1,279.15 | $1,279.20 | |