| 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 | $166.97 | 3.266% | $172.4232 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.91 | 12.505% | $213.6582 | $213.66 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.66 | 11.457% | $85.4429 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.86 | 8.624% | $8.5378 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.42 | 6.238% | $158.7408 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.47 | 11.182% | $169.5192 | $169.52 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.47 | 9.481% | $181.1582 | $181.16 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.76 | $989.4803 | $989.48 | $989.45 | $989.40 | |