| 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 | $164.63 | 8.374% | $178.4161 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.54 | 4.610% | $133.4196 | $133.42 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.80 | 6.430% | $70.0309 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.43 | 11.462% | $59.5541 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.58 | 11.714% | $277.6987 | $277.70 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.51 | 8.377% | $184.7936 | $184.79 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.89 | 12.190% | $69.4344 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.38 | $973.3474 | $973.34 | $973.35 | $973.30 | |