| 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 | $164.85 | 7.853% | $177.7957 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.60 | 7.225% | $75.7009 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.51 | 8.579% | $265.4865 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.51 | 12.845% | $17.5023 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.31 | 4.523% | $26.4548 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.87 | 3.816% | $153.5127 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.72 | 12.709% | $143.9519 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.37 | $860.4048 | $860.40 | $860.40 | $860.50 | |