| 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 | $164.99 | 8.118% | $178.3839 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.93 | 4.863% | $117.3732 | $117.37 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.39 | 8.245% | $200.6754 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.95 | 4.609% | $161.0456 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.94 | 12.792% | $218.7488 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.73 | 8.722% | $243.2437 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.50 | 8.246% | $116.3645 | $116.36 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.43 | $1,235.8351 | $1,235.83 | $1,235.85 | $1,235.80 | |