| 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 | $167.80 | 5.700% | $177.3646 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.67 | 13.839% | $104.3562 | $104.36 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.81 | 7.609% | $258.0571 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.46 | 8.606% | $66.7492 | $66.75 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.46 | 12.592% | $74.8286 | $74.83 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.35 | 11.135% | $33.7295 | $33.73 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.33 | 13.869% | $263.4132 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.88 | $978.4984 | $978.50 | $978.50 | $978.50 | |