| 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 | $167.64 | 6.476% | $178.4964 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.59 | 9.192% | $68.3433 | $68.34 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.52 | 7.195% | $145.2707 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.81 | 11.362% | $29.8562 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.73 | 13.675% | $159.9748 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.63 | 6.223% | $250.2933 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.98 | 3.205% | $124.8574 | $124.86 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.90 | $957.0921 | $957.09 | $957.05 | $957.20 | |