| 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 | $169.30 | 5.586% | $178.7571 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.94 | 12.618% | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.62 | 10.480% | $45.9818 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.26 | 8.167% | $227.4319 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.66 | 13.362% | $202.5325 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.29 | 10.707% | $268.232 | $268.23 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.55 | 3.513% | $113.3985 | $113.40 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.62 | $1,196.1838 | $1,196.18 | $1,196.25 | $1,196.20 | |