| 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 | $164.48 | 8.486% | $178.4378 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.38 | 3.573% | $42.8585 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.46 | 12.369% | $257.8419 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.93 | 4.251% | $133.3683 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.28 | 3.597% | $62.4483 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.26 | 10.678% | $118.7132 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.91 | 12.717% | $42.731 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.70 | $836.3990 | $836.40 | $836.40 | $836.30 | |