| 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 | $164.53 | 7.126% | $176.2544 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.36 | 13.837% | $8.3784 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.37 | 13.611% | $171.973 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.32 | 4.759% | $37.0009 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.78 | 7.204% | $258.1258 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.36 | 3.679% | $54.2863 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.55 | 4.271% | $260.2083 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.27 | $966.2271 | $966.23 | $966.25 | $966.30 | |