| 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 | $157.88 | 13.209% | $178.7344 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.52 | 3.201% | $224.4828 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.54 | 11.701% | $200.548 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.34 | 4.802% | $147.0791 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.35 | 10.532% | $20.2826 | $20.28 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.79 | 10.596% | $260.7743 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.58 | 13.250% | $14.2469 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.00 | $1,046.1481 | $1,046.14 | $1,046.20 | $1,046.10 | |