| 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 | $144.38 | 11.369% | $160.7946 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.77 | 12.692% | $278.09 | $278.09 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.56 | 13.210% | $211.2046 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.35 | 8.802% | $208.1926 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.84 | 3.844% | $153.523 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.32 | 13.788% | $68.6369 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.74 | 13.828% | $97.5961 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.96 | $1,178.0378 | $1,178.03 | $1,178.05 | $1,178.00 | |