| 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 | $157.63 | 9.731% | $172.969 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.58 | 5.626% | $39.6943 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.74 | 3.561% | $100.1849 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.60 | 7.531% | $7.097 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.35 | 12.724% | $277.6956 | $277.70 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.85 | 3.159% | $197.9105 | $197.91 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.56 | 4.449% | $137.4131 | $137.41 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.31 | $932.9644 | $932.96 | $932.95 | $933.00 | |