| 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 | $164.28 | 8.694% | $178.5625 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.80 | 8.507% | $60.5469 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.40 | 5.424% | $193.3476 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.58 | 7.659% | $78.1389 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.58 | 3.462% | $149.5854 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.94 | 11.325% | $179.1665 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.53 | 4.466% | $247.0934 | $247.09 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.11 | $1,086.4412 | $1,086.45 | $1,086.45 | $1,086.40 | |