| 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 | $159.54 | 11.846% | $178.4391 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.81 | 4.864% | $229.4529 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.79 | 9.828% | $28.3246 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.50 | 9.635% | $270.2503 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.85 | 10.111% | $82.4181 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.49 | 8.180% | $197.4177 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.25 | 9.561% | $130.6515 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.23 | $1,116.9542 | $1,116.95 | $1,116.90 | $1,117.00 | |