| 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 | $167.95 | 6.325% | $178.5728 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.31 | 11.330% | $278.6701 | $278.67 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.66 | 12.110% | $87.0646 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.37 | 4.473% | $78.7413 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.50 | 12.238% | $124.023 | $124.02 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.70 | 3.871% | $75.5142 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.83 | 12.609% | $277.9528 | $277.95 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.32 | $1,100.5388 | $1,100.52 | $1,100.45 | $1,100.60 | |