| 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 | $169.78 | 5.231% | $178.6612 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.62 | 12.315% | $8.5584 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.34 | 13.555% | $111.67 | $111.67 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.92 | 11.851% | $277.301 | $277.30 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.58 | 4.369% | $183.2511 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.35 | 3.117% | $161.2234 | $161.22 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.36 | 4.471% | $228.1229 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.95 | $1,148.7880 | $1,148.78 | $1,148.70 | $1,148.90 | |