| 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 | $170.84 | 4.292% | $178.1725 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.46 | 7.546% | $117.7199 | $117.72 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.78 | 8.393% | $48.5384 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.62 | 7.242% | $258.0457 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.63 | 6.283% | $80.3818 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.32 | 4.538% | $65.1481 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.38 | 5.455% | $120.6194 | $120.62 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.03 | $868.6258 | $868.63 | $868.60 | $868.50 | |