| 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 | $167.92 | 5.437% | $177.0498 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.52 | 12.775% | $161.8547 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.57 | 6.862% | $49.7656 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.61 | 11.812% | $80.0686 | $80.07 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.86 | 8.538% | $196.3018 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.44 | 6.683% | $39.9421 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.66 | 4.562% | $262.0951 | $262.10 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.58 | $967.0777 | $967.08 | $967.05 | $967.10 | |