| 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 | $162.86 | 9.587% | $178.4734 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.49 | 7.285% | $63.8238 | $63.82 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.26 | 12.222% | $55.2806 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.52 | 9.419% | $15.8876 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.43 | 3.385% | $79.0172 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.49 | 7.244% | $173.1883 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.76 | 11.505% | $278.4949 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.81 | $844.1658 | $844.16 | $844.15 | $844.20 | |