| 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 | $160.88 | 10.506% | $177.7821 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.28 | 7.116% | $175.9702 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.52 | 9.815% | $236.6733 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.25 | 12.557% | $169.1169 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.46 | 4.617% | $91.498 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.30 | 12.185% | $77.7442 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.88 | 6.283% | $70.0192 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.57 | $998.8039 | $998.80 | $998.75 | $998.80 | |