| 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 | $185.38 | 6.520% | $197.4668 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.60 | 12.366% | $166.9759 | $166.98 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.66 | 11.839% | $217.7058 | $217.71 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.35 | 5.315% | $63.5576 | $63.56 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.31 | 11.462% | $48.2742 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.33 | 8.492% | $160.9262 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.89 | 7.603% | $98.8764 | $98.88 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.52 | $953.7829 | $953.80 | $953.80 | $953.90 | |