| 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 | $160.52 | 7.135% | $171.9731 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.32 | 8.341% | $102.1872 | $102.19 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.71 | 9.155% | $147.0427 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.80 | 4.725% | $150.5946 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.55 | 7.662% | $77.0322 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.78 | 3.204% | $194.8285 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.70 | 3.156% | $26.5111 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.38 | $870.1694 | $870.16 | $870.20 | $870.10 | |