| 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 | $172.73 | 5.324% | $181.9261 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.67 | 3.457% | $80.3551 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.45 | 9.709% | $151.8921 | $151.89 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.69 | 10.807% | $235.6754 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.96 | 12.173% | $159.2408 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.57 | 8.123% | $71.9775 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.69 | 5.468% | $92.4849 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.76 | $973.5519 | $973.56 | $973.65 | $973.60 | |