| 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 | $165.70 | 7.625% | $178.3346 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.26 | 4.159% | $137.7607 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.67 | 6.417% | $255.0496 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.94 | 3.146% | $163.9403 | $163.94 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.70 | 4.751% | $155.7647 | $155.76 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.50 | 8.590% | $173.2011 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.74 | 12.115% | $118.5504 | $118.55 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.51 | $1,182.6014 | $1,182.59 | $1,182.60 | $1,182.60 | |