| 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 | $168.40 | 5.721% | $178.0342 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.88 | 11.800% | $44.5858 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.57 | 8.459% | $116.6693 | $116.67 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.78 | 13.255% | $7.6787 | $7.68 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.49 | 13.460% | $232.0144 | $232.01 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.62 | 8.158% | $249.434 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.96 | 4.409% | $44.8541 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.70 | $873.2705 | $873.26 | $873.30 | $873.30 | |