| 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 | $161.99 | 10.102% | $178.3542 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.60 | 8.184% | $142.3701 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.93 | 6.481% | $31.8698 | $31.87 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.93 | 6.725% | $198.4338 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.32 | 4.721% | $174.172 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.56 | 9.617% | $249.4444 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.81 | 8.384% | $158.0347 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.14 | $1,132.6790 | $1,132.66 | $1,132.65 | $1,132.70 | |