| 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 | $159.93 | 11.748% | $178.7186 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.48 | 6.619% | $31.4313 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.61 | 12.593% | $257.3989 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.67 | 6.307% | $215.4524 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.66 | 6.733% | $87.1582 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.89 | 13.650% | $246.4955 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.32 | 5.634% | $215.8314 | $215.83 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.56 | $1,232.4863 | $1,232.49 | $1,232.50 | $1,232.50 | |