| 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 | $168.78 | 5.698% | $178.3971 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.72 | 13.365% | $89.2409 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.88 | 4.117% | $101.9097 | $101.91 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.97 | 8.729% | $245.6949 | $245.69 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.51 | 9.570% | $27.9513 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.69 | 8.272% | $230.2837 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.59 | 5.674% | $28.0987 | $28.10 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.14 | $901.5763 | $901.57 | $901.60 | $901.60 | |