| 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 | $168.94 | 5.374% | $178.0188 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.38 | 4.448% | $213.4708 | $213.47 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.90 | 5.809% | $76.0767 | $76.08 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.55 | 4.516% | $182.4327 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.90 | 8.603% | $162.7959 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.85 | 8.535% | $180.0053 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.95 | 13.351% | $250.449 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.47 | $1,243.2492 | $1,243.26 | $1,243.25 | $1,243.20 | |