| 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 | $166.98 | 6.626% | $178.0441 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.47 | 7.569% | $30.6249 | $30.62 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.72 | 7.295% | $227.165 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.74 | 7.379% | $245.6187 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.78 | 5.810% | $84.4152 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.52 | 13.739% | $118.88 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.36 | 10.806% | $205.39 | $205.39 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.57 | $1,090.1379 | $1,090.14 | $1,090.10 | $1,090.10 | |