| 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 | $169.47 | 5.489% | $178.7722 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.67 | 5.489% | $181.093 | $181.09 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.79 | 7.421% | $121.1601 | $121.16 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.99 | 4.776% | $88.0014 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.44 | 7.471% | $84.3003 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.28 | 4.235% | $107.6539 | $107.65 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.92 | 7.825% | $212.329 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.56 | $973.3099 | $973.30 | $973.30 | $973.40 | |