| 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 | $163.32 | 9.475% | $178.7946 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.49 | 13.405% | $20.9686 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.84 | 6.870% | $28.6839 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.43 | 12.542% | $36.4974 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.58 | 4.597% | $6.8825 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.52 | 10.685% | $53.7044 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.86 | 13.800% | $61.2927 | $61.29 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $350.04 | $386.8241 | $386.81 | $386.85 | $386.90 | |