| 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 | $165.65 | 7.442% | $177.9777 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.34 | 6.219% | $24.7915 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.76 | 8.716% | $25.8309 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.90 | 3.140% | $256.7155 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.32 | 13.290% | $236.0057 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.27 | 6.820% | $233.156 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.29 | 3.744% | $183.9277 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.53 | $1,138.4050 | $1,138.42 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.40 | |