| 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 | $167.72 | 3.512% | $173.6103 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.34 | 6.567% | $155.9501 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.45 | 9.270% | $22.3457 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.58 | 11.155% | $82.8994 | $82.90 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.68 | 8.606% | $257.0487 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.71 | 8.456% | $15.9539 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.81 | 6.663% | $168.3249 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.29 | $876.1330 | $876.13 | $876.10 | $876.10 | |