| 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 | $165.81 | 7.609% | $178.4265 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.31 | 7.456% | $16.4515 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.70 | 8.457% | $43.0574 | $43.06 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.28 | 9.591% | $85.7878 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.68 | 6.572% | $265.0232 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.31 | 13.167% | $257.2399 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.53 | 5.268% | $165.8287 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.62 | $1,011.8150 | $1,011.82 | $1,011.85 | $1,011.80 | |