| 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 | $156.98 | 13.872% | $178.7563 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.97 | 5.648% | $156.3273 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.75 | 13.330% | $33.7157 | $33.72 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.42 | 9.317% | $9.2045 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.57 | 11.530% | $17.3652 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.37 | 12.264% | $146.3586 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.64 | 6.166% | $123.832 | $123.83 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.70 | $665.5596 | $665.57 | $665.55 | $665.60 | |