| 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 | $166.26 | 7.565% | $178.8376 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.52 | 4.598% | $91.5442 | $91.54 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.53 | 11.669% | $277.531 | $277.53 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.82 | 10.466% | $34.0456 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.98 | 13.781% | $38.6628 | $38.66 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.63 | 7.576% | $30.799 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.45 | 4.121% | $29.6224 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.19 | $681.0426 | $681.04 | $681.05 | $680.90 | |