| 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 | $161.50 | 10.544% | $178.5286 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.46 | 8.721% | $114.6572 | $114.66 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.27 | 12.642% | $177.1521 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.33 | 3.625% | $24.1757 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.95 | 13.798% | $70.4979 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.54 | 11.116% | $248.3887 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.41 | 4.455% | $8.7847 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.46 | $822.1849 | $822.19 | $822.25 | $822.30 | |