| 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 | $168.58 | 5.459% | $177.7828 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.49 | 9.424% | $186.557 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.98 | 10.870% | $270.5006 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.39 | 5.564% | $65.8614 | $65.86 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.41 | 6.347% | $257.7958 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.38 | 6.800% | $144.5858 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.85 | 6.535% | $167.1001 | $167.10 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.08 | $1,270.1835 | $1,270.19 | $1,270.20 | $1,270.30 | |