| 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 | $162.84 | 8.225% | $176.2336 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.83 | 8.457% | $254.6896 | $254.69 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.93 | 9.588% | $157.73 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.96 | 10.787% | $104.0955 | $104.10 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.80 | 11.109% | $36.4438 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.50 | 4.730% | $167.0444 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.56 | 3.297% | $72.8864 | $72.89 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.42 | $969.1233 | $969.12 | $969.20 | $969.00 | |