| 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 | $166.50 | 7.782% | $179.457 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.65 | 9.131% | $79.2837 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.64 | 6.542% | $39.037 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.47 | 11.771% | $130.1797 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.44 | 6.198% | $250.0326 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.30 | 12.107% | $16.0313 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.76 | 3.815% | $214.6479 | $214.65 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.76 | $908.6692 | $908.67 | $908.75 | $908.60 | |