| 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 | $156.25 | 7.374% | $167.7719 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.44 | 9.749% | $50.9674 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.74 | 5.480% | $204.357 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.87 | 11.571% | $247.5426 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.59 | 5.517% | $181.0566 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.83 | 6.710% | $11.5567 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.73 | 10.377% | $97.9375 | $97.94 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.45 | $961.1897 | $961.20 | $961.15 | $961.30 | |