| 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 | $161.74 | 10.374% | $178.5189 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.60 | 7.551% | $250.1636 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.80 | 9.459% | $161.7804 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.86 | 7.488% | $105.1878 | $105.19 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.76 | 13.472% | $140.4329 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.63 | 3.377% | $208.439 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.61 | 4.146% | $259.9588 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.00 | $1,304.4814 | $1,304.48 | $1,304.50 | $1,304.50 | |