| 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 | $168.28 | 6.273% | $178.8362 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.99 | 9.861% | $108.7514 | $108.75 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.45 | 10.378% | $240.017 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.91 | 4.688% | $107.7344 | $107.73 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.49 | 6.479% | $157.0459 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.34 | 9.437% | $48.5244 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.62 | 12.509% | $154.8349 | $154.83 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.08 | $995.7442 | $995.74 | $995.75 | $995.60 | |