| 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 | $168.30 | 6.179% | $178.6993 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.80 | 5.111% | $13.4542 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.56 | 10.481% | $267.9827 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.88 | 11.344% | $87.8281 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.42 | 7.837% | $32.804 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.81 | 10.460% | $8.6269 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.93 | 13.399% | $196.1009 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.70 | $785.4961 | $785.49 | $785.55 | $785.50 | |