| 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 | $147.96 | 12.778% | $166.8663 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.30 | 8.522% | $219.54 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.25 | 11.443% | $199.7616 | $199.76 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.34 | 7.656% | $202.7593 | $202.76 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.69 | 6.597% | $62.5618 | $62.56 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.97 | 7.256% | $178.0128 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.27 | 10.154% | $88.4206 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.78 | $1,117.9224 | $1,117.92 | $1,117.85 | $1,118.00 | |