| 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 | $154.55 | 5.686% | $163.3377 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.74 | 13.436% | $77.9759 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.26 | 12.318% | $69.9292 | $69.93 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.90 | 5.643% | $71.7316 | $71.73 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.84 | 10.471% | $145.645 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.25 | 12.155% | $171.8775 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.61 | 11.131% | $278.5054 | $278.51 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.15 | $979.0023 | $979.02 | $979.10 | $978.90 | |