| 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 | $169.46 | 5.493% | $178.7684 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.96 | 10.171% | $36.3124 | $36.31 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.83 | 8.587% | $32.3915 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.89 | 7.144% | $260.2421 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.27 | 10.809% | $146.5671 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.81 | 8.229% | $253.0502 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.49 | 10.655% | $85.7466 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.71 | $993.0783 | $993.08 | $993.05 | $993.10 | |