| 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 | $157.67 | 13.121% | $178.3579 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.60 | 12.627% | $86.2723 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.84 | 12.460% | $208.9957 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.97 | 5.432% | $237.1904 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.52 | 6.198% | $82.3247 | $82.32 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.29 | 9.571% | $200.8327 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.27 | 9.729% | $80.3984 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.16 | $1,074.3721 | $1,074.37 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.40 | |