| 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 | $158.78 | 7.175% | $170.1725 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.66 | 12.521% | $82.883 | $82.88 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.88 | 5.521% | $119.1121 | $119.11 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.43 | 9.497% | $50.8395 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.95 | 11.658% | $250.0581 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.27 | 5.206% | $238.0496 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.87 | 7.485% | $25.6567 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.84 | $936.7715 | $936.77 | $936.75 | $936.80 | |