| 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 | $166.45 | 7.349% | $178.6824 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.67 | 5.466% | $71.3688 | $71.37 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.72 | 8.138% | $42.9524 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.55 | 12.355% | $261.2816 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.30 | 4.661% | $108.1148 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.60 | 7.694% | $52.3393 | $52.34 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.51 | 4.657% | $166.9384 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.80 | $881.6777 | $881.67 | $881.70 | $881.70 | |