| 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 | $163.59 | 8.668% | $177.77 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.60 | 9.136% | $178.5465 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.47 | 11.375% | $38.391 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.37 | 10.795% | $158.8468 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.30 | 13.716% | $214.1272 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.47 | 6.350% | $97.2783 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.79 | 7.696% | $247.4746 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.59 | $1,112.4344 | $1,112.44 | $1,112.45 | $1,112.40 | |