| 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 | $164.47 | 8.760% | $178.8776 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.99 | 4.476% | $15.661 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.62 | 12.399% | $252.4706 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.45 | 10.139% | $80.8971 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.39 | 8.482% | $53.5793 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.65 | 5.642% | $7.0252 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.44 | 12.466% | $38.7333 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.01 | $627.2441 | $627.25 | $627.30 | $627.30 | |