| 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 | $172.57 | 3.599% | $178.7808 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.49 | 8.682% | $54.8735 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.64 | 5.708% | $58.8159 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.99 | 7.369% | $265.1907 | $265.19 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.84 | 7.542% | $66.504 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.37 | 13.360% | $58.233 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.29 | 13.745% | $44.6904 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.19 | $727.0883 | $727.08 | $727.10 | $727.10 | |