| 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 | $159.98 | 11.606% | $178.5473 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.25 | 6.659% | $120.7913 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.25 | 7.560% | $85.2413 | $85.24 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.97 | 9.322% | $124.5943 | $124.59 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.32 | 10.112% | $28.9815 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.50 | 8.141% | $149.7753 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.48 | 13.147% | $179.3154 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.75 | $867.2464 | $867.25 | $867.30 | $867.20 | |