| 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 | $159.57 | 11.699% | $178.2381 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.60 | 6.256% | $37.8271 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.91 | 10.439% | $68.3728 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.45 | 5.206% | $47.8161 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.27 | 6.761% | $263.9879 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.77 | 7.748% | $25.6117 | $25.61 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.92 | 4.219% | $87.4606 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.49 | $709.3143 | $709.32 | $709.30 | $709.30 | |