| 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 | $158.40 | 12.639% | $178.4202 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.38 | 13.721% | $163.0532 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.48 | 5.531% | $129.2544 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.85 | 6.507% | $21.1416 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.92 | 8.660% | $30.3379 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.42 | 8.755% | $258.2061 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.34 | 3.524% | $80.0655 | $80.07 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.79 | $860.4789 | $860.48 | $860.45 | $860.50 | |