| 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 | $171.27 | 4.188% | $178.4428 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.65 | 10.104% | $273.7736 | $273.77 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.92 | 13.303% | $15.7718 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.56 | 13.746% | $77.9843 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.56 | 3.415% | $168.1114 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.95 | 13.788% | $44.3204 | $44.32 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.84 | 3.249% | $37.0044 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.75 | $795.4087 | $795.39 | $795.35 | $795.40 | |