| 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 | $164.45 | 8.713% | $178.7785 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.25 | 8.381% | $29.5338 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.62 | 3.621% | $7.8959 | $7.90 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.99 | 3.271% | $211.6952 | $211.70 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.61 | 10.519% | $176.3994 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.81 | 5.828% | $230.504 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.48 | 3.379% | $23.2396 | $23.24 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.21 | $858.0464 | $858.05 | $858.10 | $858.00 | |