| 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 | $162.66 | 9.583% | $178.2477 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.76 | 9.433% | $120.1137 | $120.11 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.49 | 7.525% | $133.8579 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.96 | 4.666% | $94.1575 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.46 | 12.413% | $177.0055 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.84 | 6.359% | $33.8647 | $33.86 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.78 | 6.217% | $139.9728 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.95 | $877.2198 | $877.22 | $877.15 | $877.30 | |