| 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 | $163.45 | 8.770% | $177.7846 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.42 | 9.835% | $242.0983 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.99 | 13.861% | $144.5921 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.83 | 7.783% | $213.2271 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.86 | 5.621% | $81.1803 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.52 | 5.396% | $44.8144 | $44.81 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.75 | 5.519% | $144.2972 | $144.30 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.82 | $1,047.9940 | $1,047.99 | $1,048.05 | $1,048.00 | |