| 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 | $163.84 | 9.179% | $178.8789 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.91 | 5.596% | $176.2503 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.72 | 7.234% | $199.155 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.94 | 13.549% | $272.4495 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.79 | 13.654% | $37.2671 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.83 | 6.295% | $35.9596 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.54 | 11.246% | $21.7375 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.57 | $921.6979 | $921.71 | $921.70 | $921.80 | |