| 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 | $165.98 | 5.265% | $174.7188 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.66 | 9.261% | $113.26 | $113.26 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.39 | 8.216% | $180.0606 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.32 | 6.867% | $49.5008 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.78 | 8.684% | $178.0027 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.94 | 6.182% | $93.3765 | $93.38 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.98 | 7.550% | $170.983 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.05 | $959.9024 | $959.90 | $959.90 | $960.00 | |