| 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 | $162.48 | 9.697% | $178.2357 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.76 | 5.329% | $74.5308 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.94 | 4.185% | $60.3648 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.46 | 8.841% | $272.6032 | $272.60 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.85 | 13.215% | $109.6487 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.89 | 11.190% | $81.0464 | $81.05 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.48 | 7.117% | $137.6239 | $137.62 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.86 | $914.0535 | $914.05 | $914.05 | $913.90 | |