| 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 | $161.26 | 10.488% | $178.1729 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.97 | 6.302% | $8.4723 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.50 | 3.438% | $183.6025 | $183.60 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.99 | 12.546% | $266.7228 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.89 | 12.803% | $196.1531 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.59 | 4.801% | $27.8666 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.74 | 11.758% | $16.4731 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.94 | $877.4633 | $877.45 | $877.35 | $877.60 | |