| 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 | $165.27 | 4.549% | $172.7881 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.68 | 7.544% | $63.1068 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.89 | 11.789% | $106.0766 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.67 | 9.221% | $204.9751 | $204.98 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.26 | 12.330% | $141.8279 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.61 | 3.764% | $133.4509 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.95 | 7.165% | $167.1238 | $167.12 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.33 | $989.3492 | $989.36 | $989.40 | $989.40 | |