| 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 | $158.43 | 12.615% | $178.4159 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.41 | 8.769% | $80.935 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.99 | 10.820% | $177.3009 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.38 | 3.763% | $24.2598 | $24.26 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.42 | 4.359% | $233.1589 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.77 | 7.849% | $11.6153 | $11.62 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.66 | 13.142% | $242.8706 | $242.87 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.06 | $948.5564 | $948.57 | $948.50 | $948.60 | |