| 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 | $165.48 | 7.304% | $177.5667 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.82 | 13.156% | $82.4002 | $82.40 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.91 | 11.267% | $106.7162 | $106.72 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.38 | 10.775% | $144.4284 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.67 | 5.527% | $71.4101 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.78 | 6.495% | $263.8733 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.66 | 8.143% | $142.3811 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.70 | $988.7760 | $988.78 | $988.75 | $988.80 | |