| 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 | $164.37 | 8.540% | $178.4072 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.82 | 9.819% | $40.4354 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.70 | 6.625% | $218.2614 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.69 | 10.319% | $23.9282 | $23.93 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.76 | 13.240% | $210.3546 | $210.35 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.89 | 12.843% | $155.5992 | $155.60 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.39 | 6.697% | $141.2562 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.62 | $968.2422 | $968.25 | $968.25 | $968.30 | |