| 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 | $178.99 | 9.845% | $196.6116 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.92 | 12.798% | $234.5296 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.63 | 9.803% | $232.3761 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.96 | 5.121% | $237.5314 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.38 | 6.632% | $83.5782 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.82 | 8.252% | $122.1299 | $122.13 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.59 | 3.197% | $71.8148 | $71.81 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.29 | $1,178.5716 | $1,178.57 | $1,178.65 | $1,178.50 | |