| 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 | $164.95 | 5.364% | $173.7979 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.40 | 8.163% | $69.657 | $69.66 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.57 | 11.152% | $265.1753 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.80 | 9.467% | $9.6331 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.97 | 8.240% | $268.4027 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.62 | 8.436% | $18.0221 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.72 | 8.118% | $148.9001 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.03 | $953.5882 | $953.59 | $953.60 | $953.60 | |