| 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 | $164.84 | 8.296% | $178.5151 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.69 | 6.623% | $93.4977 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.84 | 9.678% | $51.3732 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.56 | 6.472% | $17.6318 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.99 | 9.566% | $228.982 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.85 | 12.108% | $67.0966 | $67.10 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.92 | 7.607% | $160.2483 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.69 | $797.3447 | $797.35 | $797.35 | $797.30 | |