| 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 | $165.27 | 7.674% | $177.9528 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.92 | 6.576% | $94.7674 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.76 | 5.192% | $262.7275 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.36 | 8.206% | $230.8683 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.48 | 6.762% | $107.2745 | $107.27 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.41 | 6.185% | $255.2794 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.58 | 12.768% | $151.7632 | $151.76 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.78 | $1,280.6331 | $1,280.63 | $1,280.60 | $1,280.80 | |