| 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 | $167.98 | 5.164% | $176.6545 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.29 | 8.324% | $7.8968 | $7.90 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.55 | 7.230% | $159.2902 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.45 | 13.489% | $260.4005 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.66 | 12.145% | $44.4767 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.93 | 9.456% | $125.7978 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.66 | 10.650% | $157.8533 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.52 | $932.3698 | $932.37 | $932.40 | $932.50 | |