| 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 | $166.73 | 8.701% | $181.2372 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.26 | 5.413% | $63.5219 | $63.52 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.34 | 8.459% | $112.0815 | $112.08 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.28 | 3.269% | $136.6042 | $136.60 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.75 | 12.476% | $79.5768 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.97 | 11.767% | $169.8523 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.35 | 9.554% | $173.4788 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.68 | $916.3527 | $916.35 | $916.40 | $916.40 | |