| 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 | $158.79 | 12.597% | $178.7928 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.93 | 5.483% | $138.1089 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.51 | 10.571% | $83.4922 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.90 | 11.625% | $56.8171 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.52 | 9.192% | $47.5204 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.75 | 9.691% | $170.8437 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.84 | 13.748% | $159.0652 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.24 | $834.6403 | $834.64 | $834.60 | $834.60 | |