| 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 | $170.77 | 4.499% | $178.4529 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.76 | 3.796% | $134.6857 | $134.69 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.37 | 9.503% | $34.3511 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.34 | 13.755% | $115.2793 | $115.28 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.36 | 5.696% | $63.7981 | $63.80 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.31 | 10.428% | $26.845 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.83 | 7.468% | $265.2633 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.74 | $818.6754 | $818.68 | $818.70 | $818.80 | |