| 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 | 3.174% | $173.2498 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.87 | 3.745% | $89.0858 | $89.09 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.84 | 5.609% | $253.2926 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.58 | 3.566% | $20.2782 | $20.28 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.96 | 7.440% | $176.1586 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.27 | 7.852% | $187.9537 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.94 | 8.540% | $149.7201 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.38 | $1,049.7388 | $1,049.74 | $1,049.75 | $1,049.80 | |