| 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 | $161.97 | 7.332% | $173.8456 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.41 | 8.134% | $158.319 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.44 | 8.429% | $63.3659 | $63.37 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.33 | 9.832% | $223.3214 | $223.32 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.45 | 9.456% | $49.7478 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.91 | 6.677% | $229.2595 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.34 | 6.372% | $179.0666 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.85 | $1,076.9258 | $1,076.94 | $1,076.85 | $1,076.90 | |