| 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 | $158.99 | 12.346% | $178.6189 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.33 | 6.303% | $88.5823 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.38 | 8.486% | $79.607 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.95 | 9.584% | $79.9415 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.56 | 3.819% | $167.73 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.55 | 5.137% | $48.9413 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.99 | 11.358% | $221.5913 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.75 | $865.0123 | $865.01 | $865.05 | $864.90 | |