| 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 | $165.33 | 7.347% | $177.4768 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.49 | 9.154% | $15.8164 | $15.82 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.97 | 6.528% | $87.321 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.82 | 9.423% | $98.2837 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.63 | 10.271% | $258.7288 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.75 | 12.507% | $61.5976 | $61.60 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.53 | 5.773% | $178.2592 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.52 | $877.4835 | $877.49 | $877.50 | $877.50 | |