| 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 | $160.72 | 8.239% | $173.9617 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.82 | 9.535% | $146.5797 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.52 | 9.231% | $80.3066 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.75 | 12.697% | $59.4477 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.78 | 8.719% | $125.8749 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.71 | 12.276% | $238.8223 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.36 | 12.642% | $87.1399 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.66 | $912.1328 | $912.13 | $912.10 | $912.10 | |