| 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 | $158.27 | 11.352% | $176.2368 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.73 | 4.123% | $240.243 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.78 | 9.744% | $87.5538 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.40 | 3.496% | $46.9872 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.46 | 10.785% | $41.5001 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.39 | 12.555% | $203.038 | $203.04 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.48 | 9.800% | $267.341 | $267.34 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.51 | $1,062.8999 | $1,062.90 | $1,062.95 | $1,062.80 | |