| 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 | $166.49 | 7.743% | $179.3813 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.55 | 4.337% | $75.6965 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.50 | 13.700% | $223.4205 | $223.42 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.85 | 13.713% | $194.2787 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.96 | 12.693% | $118.2826 | $118.28 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.98 | 11.505% | $55.7302 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.82 | 11.834% | $231.2951 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.15 | $1,078.0849 | $1,078.09 | $1,078.15 | $1,078.10 | |