| 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 | $170.51 | 4.263% | $177.7788 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.35 | 11.453% | $238.8995 | $238.90 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.79 | 8.396% | $234.9917 | $234.99 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.37 | 8.477% | $78.5048 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.80 | 5.490% | $16.6674 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.48 | 5.422% | $150.2053 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.52 | 3.620% | $68.928 | $68.93 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.82 | $965.9755 | $965.98 | $966.00 | $966.00 | |