| 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 | $162.56 | 8.671% | $176.6556 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.25 | 9.694% | $79.2539 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.35 | 7.819% | $135.1511 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.71 | 4.263% | $248.8862 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.66 | 13.124% | $156.8577 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.41 | 13.247% | $154.4802 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.87 | 11.523% | $9.8921 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.81 | $961.1768 | $961.18 | $961.20 | $961.40 | |