| 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 | $164.93 | 8.333% | $178.6736 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.80 | 11.150% | $179.8407 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.33 | 11.161% | $57.0589 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.75 | 13.442% | $39.4211 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.97 | 11.197% | $9.9744 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.64 | 12.471% | $181.7981 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.88 | 8.492% | $270.0149 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.30 | $916.7817 | $916.77 | $916.70 | $916.80 | |