| 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 | $158.42 | 12.513% | $178.2431 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.55 | 8.784% | $6.0375 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.77 | 9.667% | $239.9185 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.79 | 12.830% | $41.5102 | $41.51 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.49 | 3.760% | $9.8468 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.65 | 4.506% | $33.0761 | $33.08 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.50 | 7.758% | $9.1594 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.17 | $517.7916 | $517.80 | $517.80 | $517.70 | |