| 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 | $169.48 | 5.289% | $178.4438 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.93 | 6.745% | $30.8813 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.85 | 10.561% | $219.8505 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.82 | 9.773% | $79.9367 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.98 | 8.512% | $48.8087 | $48.81 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.46 | 9.645% | $166.0683 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.67 | 12.149% | $16.4523 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.19 | $740.4416 | $740.44 | $740.45 | $740.50 | |