| 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 | $167.78 | 6.199% | $178.1807 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.64 | 11.248% | $97.4977 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.26 | 8.729% | $10.0683 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.68 | 10.615% | $150.0824 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.40 | 8.456% | $163.1178 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.40 | 9.626% | $28.9413 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.44 | 3.870% | $86.6691 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.60 | $714.5573 | $714.56 | $714.55 | $714.60 | |