| 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 | $160.58 | 11.137% | $178.4638 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.38 | 6.508% | $135.6699 | $135.67 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.67 | 5.377% | $7.0286 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.77 | 4.138% | $50.7881 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.81 | 6.648% | $28.5923 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.75 | 8.847% | $248.9875 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.79 | 6.683% | $237.6791 | $237.68 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.75 | $887.2093 | $887.21 | $887.25 | $887.30 | |