| 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 | $168.76 | 5.817% | $178.5768 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.53 | 12.568% | $9.6021 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.31 | 10.668% | $42.3969 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.97 | 13.205% | $88.2659 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.93 | 8.146% | $96.1742 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.38 | 13.456% | $17.4495 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.90 | 7.130% | $207.7251 | $207.73 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.78 | $640.1905 | $640.20 | $640.20 | $640.20 | |