| 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 | $164.73 | 8.205% | $178.2461 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.79 | 9.803% | $79.9256 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.94 | 3.680% | $260.1746 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.83 | 5.799% | $166.9826 | $166.98 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.60 | 9.310% | $184.2967 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.60 | 7.778% | $251.7694 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.67 | 4.416% | $163.5885 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.16 | $1,284.9835 | $1,284.99 | $1,285.00 | $1,285.00 | |