| 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 | $160.57 | 8.177% | $173.6998 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.73 | 8.157% | $269.0189 | $269.02 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.44 | 11.201% | $96.1221 | $96.12 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.62 | 6.300% | $79.3211 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.65 | 11.839% | $17.5028 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.79 | 6.498% | $170.1732 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.54 | 10.308% | $196.9439 | $196.94 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.34 | $1,002.7818 | $1,002.77 | $1,002.70 | $1,002.70 | |