| 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 | $162.69 | 6.873% | $173.8717 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.87 | 12.538% | $278.9479 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.29 | 4.408% | $150.6503 | $150.65 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.99 | 12.328% | $87.6046 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.97 | 9.347% | $176.0159 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.99 | 12.482% | $48.356 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.82 | 8.783% | $68.3375 | $68.34 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.62 | $983.7839 | $983.79 | $983.75 | $983.80 | |