| 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 | $166.87 | 3.466% | $172.6537 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.92 | 8.756% | $114.1068 | $114.11 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.97 | 7.587% | $79.5821 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.57 | 13.657% | $27.9255 | $27.93 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.88 | 4.175% | $178.0142 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.51 | 6.818% | $83.8628 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.93 | 7.475% | $94.5028 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.65 | $750.6479 | $750.64 | $750.65 | $750.70 | |