| 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 | $157.99 | 12.872% | $178.3265 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.98 | 7.127% | $266.7248 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.60 | 6.677% | $95.5826 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.90 | 8.602% | $48.7623 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.31 | 13.596% | $179.8338 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.96 | 9.440% | $78.753 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.84 | 8.873% | $249.145 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.58 | $1,097.1280 | $1,097.12 | $1,097.15 | $1,097.10 | |