| 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 | $160.73 | 9.733% | $176.3739 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.85 | 8.205% | $140.5042 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.86 | 7.147% | $180.9284 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.78 | 5.148% | $136.4611 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.37 | 6.182% | $73.6585 | $73.66 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.38 | 12.784% | $267.7267 | $267.73 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.42 | 11.769% | $61.9424 | $61.94 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.39 | $1,037.5952 | $1,037.59 | $1,037.60 | $1,037.60 | |