| 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 | $165.29 | 8.665% | $179.6124 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.56 | 13.134% | $74.1707 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.38 | 6.144% | $132.0219 | $132.02 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.49 | 9.518% | $69.533 | $69.53 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.29 | 9.453% | $174.3477 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.66 | 10.160% | $176.9831 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.57 | 10.262% | $31.5019 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.24 | $838.1707 | $838.16 | $838.15 | $838.10 | |