| 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 | $164.46 | 8.567% | $178.5493 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.61 | 8.741% | $76.782 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.45 | 9.420% | $106.6298 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.90 | 10.506% | $160.1232 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.46 | 11.488% | $171.0895 | $171.09 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.46 | 11.182% | $58.3261 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.99 | 3.860% | $229.5202 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.33 | $981.0201 | $981.02 | $981.05 | $980.90 | |