| 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 | $160.93 | 10.525% | $177.8679 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.52 | 4.385% | $36.0337 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.49 | 8.340% | $63.3681 | $63.37 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.55 | 4.528% | $231.5818 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.98 | 13.130% | $83.6936 | $83.69 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.34 | 13.367% | $55.9353 | $55.94 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.40 | 6.832% | $219.4329 | $219.43 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.21 | $867.9133 | $867.91 | $867.95 | $867.90 | |