| 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 | $156.75 | 13.833% | $178.4332 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.38 | 8.298% | $136.867 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.93 | 4.373% | $95.9501 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.36 | 5.518% | $5.6558 | $5.66 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.60 | 10.708% | $207.6882 | $207.69 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.81 | 6.218% | $85.8348 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.58 | 13.405% | $267.1595 | $267.16 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.41 | $977.5886 | $977.59 | $977.60 | $977.70 | |