| 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 | $163.92 | 8.676% | $178.1417 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.97 | 8.469% | $36.8469 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.55 | 10.450% | $79.027 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.86 | 10.812% | $96.2513 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.54 | 10.345% | $184.872 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.95 | 5.364% | $242.2845 | $242.28 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.58 | 4.305% | $261.3675 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.37 | $1,078.7909 | $1,078.79 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.80 | |