| 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 | $166.36 | 7.514% | $178.8603 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.73 | 11.869% | $56.7511 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.69 | 4.561% | $61.3669 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.86 | 3.758% | $50.6962 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.29 | 4.700% | $88.2516 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.49 | 13.475% | $64.102 | $64.10 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.33 | 11.173% | $17.0428 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.75 | $517.0709 | $517.07 | $517.05 | $517.20 | |