| 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 | $164.27 | 8.766% | $178.6699 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.51 | 8.812% | $270.4087 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.26 | 12.544% | $263.6456 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.65 | 7.156% | $129.2837 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.43 | 4.501% | $153.0208 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.95 | 9.837% | $93.3065 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.51 | 5.135% | $56.2577 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.58 | $1,144.5929 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.55 | $1,144.60 | |