| 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 | $156.41 | 13.840% | $178.0571 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.74 | 9.412% | $236.0454 | $236.05 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.51 | 9.736% | $87.2511 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.96 | 5.668% | $37.9982 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.95 | 12.232% | $72.8947 | $72.89 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.36 | 4.873% | $188.1002 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.25 | 8.458% | $158.6198 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.18 | $958.9665 | $958.97 | $958.95 | $959.00 | |