| 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 | $168.45 | 6.415% | $179.2561 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.91 | 10.438% | $30.8232 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.67 | 11.364% | $8.5416 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.60 | 12.572% | $178.5392 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.76 | 11.832% | $273.72 | $273.72 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.64 | 9.339% | $231.4051 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.67 | 3.488% | $8.9724 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.70 | $911.2576 | $911.26 | $911.20 | $911.20 | |