| 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 | $169.26 | 5.424% | $178.4407 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.72 | 4.643% | $107.4893 | $107.49 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.65 | 5.386% | $53.378 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.93 | 12.739% | $140.8448 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.36 | 5.759% | $242.5688 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.85 | 12.660% | $30.2492 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.61 | 11.648% | $24.1271 | $24.13 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.38 | $777.0979 | $777.10 | $777.15 | $777.00 | |