| 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 | $164.40 | 7.785% | $177.1985 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.90 | 13.259% | $78.0355 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.89 | 3.367% | $103.2533 | $103.25 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.68 | 8.468% | $95.1047 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.67 | 10.312% | $172.8258 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.99 | 12.827% | $23.6824 | $23.68 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.97 | 12.780% | $108.235 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.50 | $758.3352 | $758.34 | $758.40 | $758.30 | |