| 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 | $159.88 | 8.259% | $173.0845 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.91 | 12.613% | $167.692 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.54 | 8.135% | $34.1058 | $34.11 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.74 | 8.149% | $167.3498 | $167.35 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.39 | 13.625% | $108.3869 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.36 | 4.639% | $131.1755 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.68 | 13.520% | $101.8047 | $101.80 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.50 | $883.5992 | $883.60 | $883.65 | $883.60 | |