| 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 | $170.79 | 4.499% | $178.4738 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.40 | 5.606% | $7.8148 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.81 | 13.155% | $235.1474 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.78 | 12.214% | $46.883 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.69 | 13.613% | $167.795 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.64 | 5.585% | $262.5265 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.25 | 9.690% | $10.1463 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.36 | $908.7868 | $908.79 | $908.80 | $908.70 | |