| 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 | $175.55 | 12.495% | $197.485 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.32 | 8.148% | $242.5976 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.50 | 13.467% | $278.5615 | $278.56 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.86 | 3.628% | $57.8866 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.90 | 10.570% | $94.9796 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.64 | 9.502% | $150.7186 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.30 | 6.216% | $156.4562 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.07 | $1,178.6851 | $1,178.70 | $1,178.70 | $1,178.80 | |